On Writing Well
- Writing is strongest when it’s simple and clear of clutter.
- Make every sentence do useful work.
- Always be yourself. Warmth and humanity are the two most important qualities of good nonfiction writing.
- Leave the reader with one provocative thought that they didn’t have before.
- Understated humor is the nonfiction writer’s secret weapon.
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Title: On Writing Well
Author: _William Zinsser
ISBN10: 0060891548
ISBN13: 9780060891541