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.