Wanna Write (Nonfiction) Well?
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Thanks, by the way, to everybody who's been helping prop me up in the downturn in newspapers by buying through my Amy's Mall links. Even if you want something not listed there, if you go through one of my links to Amazon or use the search window on that page, I'll get the kickback. Much-appreciated!
Zinnser's book is great. Armed with that and with Strunk and White, you've got all you need.
Stephen King has a nice book on the craft of writing. It's not actually much help in learning to write, but it's a good read.
kishke at August 12, 2009 11:35 AM
How are the pre-orders on I See Rude People going? I just pre-ordered that, and I bought Barbara Oakley's book too.
Cousin Dave at August 12, 2009 11:45 AM
Amy Alkon
https://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2009/08/wanna-write-non.html#comment-1662404">comment from Cousin DaveThank you, thank you! Every time people buy a few, my Amazon number goes down - just love that. PS Barb's book is great. Let me know how you like it.
Amy Alkon
at August 12, 2009 12:40 PM
Amy -
I was just getting ready to order a few presents off of Amazon, glad you posted this about things not in your mall. I missed that part when I was on there.
Feebie at August 12, 2009 7:26 PM
Henry David Thoreau once wrote to his teacher, Ralph Waldo Emerson.... "Simplify, simplify, simplify." Word has it that Emerson wrote back, "Don't you think one 'simplify' is enough?"
Gog_Magog_Carpet_Reclaimers at August 12, 2009 8:46 PM
Love that.
Crid [CridComment @ gmail] at August 12, 2009 9:33 PM
I love the Zinsser book! Not only was it an easy read, but has greatly improved my writing process. I reccomend it to every writer I know.
mizb at August 14, 2009 9:54 AM
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