Good advice on writing : writers past and present on how to write well
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New York : Simon & Schuster, ©1992., New York : Simon & Schuster, [1992].
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288 pages ; 24 cm.
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Alamosa Public Library - NONFICTION | 808 GOO | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, ©1992., New York : Simon & Schuster, [1992].
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-275) and index.
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This volume contains a collection of wise and witty words from famous authors from Aristotle to Zinsser, who comment succinctly and cogently on elements of writing -- from "Accuracy" ("One should always aim at being interesting rather than exact"--Voltaire) to "Writer's Block" (see "Doggedness"). The reader/writer can find solid advice (not surprisingly often contradictory), humor, and inspiration on each page. Now, what to write? Look under "Subject" and find E.B. White's recommendation: "A writer should concern himself with whatever absorbs his fancy, stirs his heart, and unlimbers his typewriter."
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Safire, W., & Safir, L. (1992). Good advice on writing: writers past and present on how to write well . Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Safire, William, 1929-2009 and Leonard Safir. 1992. Good Advice On Writing: Writers Past and Present On How to Write Well. Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Safire, William, 1929-2009 and Leonard Safir. Good Advice On Writing: Writers Past and Present On How to Write Well Simon & Schuster, 1992.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Safire, William, and Leonard Safir. Good Advice On Writing: Writers Past and Present On How to Write Well Simon & Schuster, 1992.
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