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Saint Paul, MN, U.S.A.: Graywolf Press, 1997. Trade Paperback. Fine. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. In her 93 remarkable years, Brenda Ueland published six million words. She said she had two rules she followed absolutely: to tell the truth, and not to do anything she didn't want to do. Her integrity shines throughout If You Want to Write, her best-selling classic on the process of writing that has already inspired thousands to find their own creative center. Carl Sandburg called this book "The best book ever written about how to write." Yet Ueland reminds us that "Whenever I say 'writing' in this book, I also mean anything that you love and want to do or to make." Ueland's writing and her teaching are made compelling by her feisty spirit of independence and joy. 179 pages..

Saint Paul, MN, U.S.A.: Graywolf Press, 1997. Trade Paperback. Fine. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. In her 93 remarkable years, Brenda Ueland published six million words. She said she had two rules she followed absolutely: to tell the truth, and not to do anything she didn't want to do. Her integrity shines throughout If You Want to Write, her best-selling classic on the process of writing that has already inspired thousands to find their own creative center. Carl Sandburg called this book "The best book ever written about how to write." Yet Ueland reminds us that "Whenever I say 'writing' in this book, I also mean anything that you love and want to do or to make." Ueland's writing and her teaching are made compelling by her feisty spirit of independence and joy. 179 pages..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: HarperPerennial, 1990. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. Fourth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Whether you write an occasional professional letter or a daily newspaper column, William Zinsser's On Writing Well should be required reading. Simplicity is Zinsser's mantra: he preaches a stripped-down writing style, strong and clear. He has no patience for excess (most use of adjectives and adverbs, he writes, just adds clutter). He recommends that all writers of nonfiction read their work aloud and write under the assumption that "the reader knows nothing" (not to be confused with assuming the reader's an idiot). In addition to the chapters on the expected--usage, audience, interviews, leads--Zinsser also focuses on such trouble spots as science and technical writing, business writing, sports, and humor. On Writing Well shows how to apply the author's four principles of writing: Clarity; Simplicity; Brevity; and Humanity. He stresses the importance of… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Harper & Row, 1980. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age the Internet. Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts or about yourself in the increasingly popular memoir genre, On Writing Well offers you fundamental priciples as well as the insights of a distinguished writer and teacher. With more than a million copies sole, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers and would-be writers. 187 pages. Some rubbing on top, bottom and edges of spine, and some on outside edges and cover. Some underlining on inside pages..

Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.: F & W Publications, Incorporated, 1994. Hard Cover. As New/Issued Without Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 75 years of solid writing instruction, advice and inspiration fill the pages of this book, culled from Writer's Digest articles. A goldmine of information from experts in the field. Writing tips are from authors (Irving Wallace, Joyce Carol Oates, Isaac Asimov, Stephen King--the list goes on) who have proven repeatedly that their methods work. Not surprisingly, the advice (know your audience, write what you know, read back issues of magazines) given is still applicable regardless of its age yet sounds remarkably fresh, proving that elements of good writing are classic. Articles include pointers on crafting fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and plays as well as some career advice. This compilation should be a helpful tool in any library's writing collection. If you can buy only one book on writing then this is it. 338 pages..