On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

A beloved classic, this definitive volume on the art of nonfiction writing celebrates its 30th anniversary. Revised seven times, it has stood the test of time and remains a valued resource for writers. On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and its warmth of style.

It is a book for anybody who wants to learn how to write, whether about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts, or about yourself. Its principles and insights have made it a cherished resource for several generations of writers and students. This revised 30th anniversary edition contains a new introduction and a new chapter on how to write a family history or a memoir.