Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wicked Good Prose
The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century
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Good writers of prose must be part poet, always listening to what they write.
William Zinsser • On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them
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Savoring good prose is not just a more effective way to develop a writerly ear than obeying a set of commandments; it’s a more inviting one. Much advice on style is stern and censorious.
