
On Writing Well: Audio Collection
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Narrated by:
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William Zinsser
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By:
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William Zinsser
This expanded audio collection presents William Zinsser's On Writing Well, the classic teaching book that has sold more than 1 million copies, together with a new 90-minute section that tells you how to write a memoir.
Based on a course that Zinsser taught at Yale, On Writing Well has long been praised by writers, teachers, and students for its sound advice, its clarity, and the warmth of its style. It's for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day. Whether you want to write about people and places, science and technology, business, sports, or the arts, this is the definitive guide to the craft of nonfiction.
Part II of this collection, on memoir, personal history, and family history, tells you in helpful detail how to write the story of your life: who you are, who you once were, and what heritage you come from. Throughout, Zinsser refers to the work of many successful memoir writers, including Frank McCourt, Annie Dillard, Russell Baker, and Eudora Welty, to demonstrate how they solved the problems of selection, compression, focus, and tone that every memoir writer struggles with.
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Critic reviews
"Zinsser's classic belongs on every writer's shelf. It's full of practical, no-frills advice on the basics of writing nonfiction: clarity, simplicity, brevity and humanity....The author's easy-going delivery and warm voice are confidence-building, as well. The discussion is crystal clear and easy to follow as transitional statements carefully lead the listener from one section to the next. Most of all, the audio exudes Zinsser's generosity of spirit, which is sure to inspire any would-be writer." (AudioFile)
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A necessary item in every writer’s tool box. It is inspiring, enlightening & easy to apply to writing development plans. Loved it & will be referring to this book often.
Tools for great writing
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not what I thought it would be about
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Great book on communication, not just writing.
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Good but not full version.
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Simple powerful tips!
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I have my pen and paper ready to write😆
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Write your story
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Lo mejor de todo es que está narrado por su propio autor, en un inglés exquisito que se entiende a la perfección.
Recomiendo.
La parte I que habla de la escritura de No Ficción
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Would you consider the audio edition of On Writing Well Audio Collection to be better than the print version?
Narrative is direct to the point explaining the finer points in proper writing. A short listen easy to understand.What did you like best about this story?
Direct and to the point.Which scene was your favorite?
Writing your own memoir.Straight to the point
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Listen to this then go get the book.
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