I strongly recommend Zinsser’s book for anyone who wants to improve their writing. Of particular interest are the examples of rewritten or edited passages which illustrate the importance of editing. Zinsser navigates the balance between theory and practice by providing many examples from books and magazine articles. Part 2 describes some of the techniques and methods of good writing. Part 1 establishes the core writing principles: why a writer writes, who they write for and why clarity is so essential to good writing. The most useful content in On Writing Well is found in the book’s first two parts. Both are great, but of the two, Zinsser’s book is the more enjoyable read. I revisit it every few years, along with Strunk & White’s Elements of Style. On Writing Well: An Informal Guide to Writing Non-Fiction by William Zinsser (2012, 30th Anniversary Edition) is one of the best and most practical books on the subject of writing.
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