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William Zinsser

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You are writing for yourself, but you are also writing for your readers.

From On Writing Well

Writing is an art form, and like all art forms, it requires practice.

From On Writing Well

The most important word in writing is 'revision.'

From On Writing Well

The writer must have a strong point of view.

From On Writing Well

You have to write the book that wants to be written.

From On Writing Well

You are the writer. You are the one who has to make the decision.

From On Writing Well

There is no such thing as a good writer; there are only good rewriters.

From On Writing Well

Good writing is about the audience.

From On Writing Well

You should always write with the reader in mind.

From On Writing Well

Writing is an act of discovery.

From On Writing Well