William Zinsser

William Zinsser is a writer, editor and teacher. He began his career on the New York Herald Tribune and has since written regularly for leading magazines. During the 1970s he was master of Branford College at Yale. His 17 books, ranging from baseball to music to American travel, include the influential Writing to Learn and Writing About Your Life. He teaches at the New School in New York.

William Zinsser book reviews

  • On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction 5 out of 5

    Exactly as advertised

    by Gabrielle P, Sep 14, 2012

    On Writing Well was in perfect condition and arrived very quickly. read more

  • On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction 5 out of 5

    Apt title

    by Singadman, Nov 4, 2011

    As a professional writer as well as someone running a course on copywriting, I have to admit this book made me think harder about writing skills. If you need good written comunication skills, this ... read more

  • On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction 5 out of 5

    by Zachary S, Oct 21, 2010

    Solid guide to the inner working of writing for students, teachers and everyone else. Zinsser give me hope the American tradition in English has not passed this veil of tears yet. read more

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