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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition

by Zinsser, William

Format: Paperback, 30 ANV REP
Publisher: Perennial
Date of publication: 2006-05-31
Shipped From: US (10-14 days)
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Description: should be required reading. Simplicity is Zinsser's mantra: he preaches a stripped-down writing style, strong and clear. He has no patience for excess (most use of adjectives and adverbs, he writes, just adds clutter) or tired phraseology (for instance, he'd like to outlaw all leads involving those "future archaeologists" most often found "stumbl[ing] upon the remains of our civilization"). He recommends that all writers of nonfiction read their work aloud (don't commit something to paper that you wouldn't actually say) and write under the assumption that "the reader knows nothing" (not to be confused with assuming the reader's an idiot). In addition to the chapters on the expected--usage, audience, interviews, leads--Zinsser also focuses on such trouble spots as science and technical writing, business writing, sports, and humor.
In-Stock: 29
Weight: 284g
Subject Keywords: Language,Literature,Teaching
ISBN: 9780060891541
Genre: Language & Literature (Teaching & Learning)

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