![]() ![]() ![]() I rate the first 94 pages five stars, but the rest average one and a half. Life-long learners will value the content. Nevertheless, I discovered sound tools and techniques to incorporate into my writing. The author holds strong opinions and states them forcefully. Originally published in 1976, I read the 30th anniversary edition, which has been updated but still feels dated – such as references to printouts and word processors. Leave ‘ilk’ to anyone who will take it away.” I smiled often at his use of humor: “Leave ‘myriad’ and their ilk to the poets. I particularly liked Zinsser’s analysis of writing samples, with suggestions for improvement. Zinsser’s background, as a published author and former professor at Yale and Columbia, gives him credibility. This book is geared toward writing in English, but the concepts can be applied to other languages. It covers intangibles such as setting high standards, gaining confidence, and taking risks. The last section explores finding your own voice. The third shows examples of different types of writing, such as travel, memoir, science, business, sports, arts, and humor. ![]() The second focuses on organization, presentation, and structure. It conveys tips on writing in a straight-forward uncluttered manner with emphasis on action verbs. It is logically organized into four sections: Principles, Methods, Forms, and Attitude. On Writing Well provides advice on how to write non-fiction. ![]()
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