“Writing improves in direct ratio to the things we can keep out of it that shouldn't be there.”
Quote by William Zinsser
Work
On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction
This book provides a detailed exploration of the principles and techniques essential for crafting engaging and well-structured nonfiction writing. It covers a range of topics, including the importance of clarity, conciseness, and accuracy, and offers numerous examples and exercises to help readers improve their writing skills. more
Author
William Zinsser
William Zinsser was an American writer renowned for his concise, clear, and humorous writing style. His works spanned a variety of fields including literature, history, and practical writing, with his most famous titles being 'On Writing Well' and 'American Writing'. Zinsser's writing style has had a profound impact on modern writing. more
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“Writing well means never having to say, 'I guess you had to be there.'”
“Don't be too precious or attached to anything you write. Let things be malleable.”
“Good writers define reality; bad ones merely restate it.”
Source: Stretching My Mind: The Collected Essays of Edward Albee