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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

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by William Zinsser

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I always enjoy writing as a hobby, but it's difficult to understand the main principle for this book. Is it just for writing emails or actually writing a story? I hope you understand my question and are able to answer it. Thanks.
Nevin Thompson The book was written long, long, long before email. It is a book about clear written communication.
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