When I decided to write about my rich life experiences as a woman alone, living in Costa Rica, I came across this book. I loved it for all the reasons discussed in this video. Some years later, I went back to school. The renowned creative writing program at the University of Montana was challenging. What I’d learned from William Zinsser’s book On Writing Well was key in my achievement of straight A’s at age sixty five!
it's so true man! when everyone's been given the megaphone of social media, you can't just rely on the gatekeeping of having reach vs not anymore - it's so much more important to actually have something worth saying and then learn how to communicate it effectively
Better communication erased my social anxiety. I used to never stand up for myself cause I didn’t know how to articulate what i had In my head to my mouth
believe it or not i've never read any of his other work! i really want to cause im sure i would love them though. Any specific one you would say to check out next?
Great book. Read it last decade. Most people I've worked with, even graduates and highly paid managers, let themselves down by sloppy writing. Run-on sentences and other poor punctuation are the most common faults.
It is so true! It constantly amazes me how sloppy people are in their communication, with seemingly no regard for how they are presenting themselves to the world... Something i've been constantly trying to improve, especially since reading this book!
I just subbed too. Excellent presentation, no fancy video editing just pure, quality content. Now I have the extra motivation to read this book that has been sitting on my shelf for more than a year.
It's a great book. I've read it twice and will probably re-read it again when I need inspiration. It's aimed at non-fiction writers, but anyone can benefit from his advice.
I read this book around 1980. I heard about it from _The Next Whole Earth Catalog._ It definitely improved my writing and I still think about it now and then.
that's so crazy Mark! it's shocking to me to think that this book was actually written almost 50 years ago! it just feels so pertinent to this moment in time! It's a great reminder that technology changes, but human nature doesn't! No matter what medium we are using to communicate, we still have all the same problems - so truly great books never go out of style! 😬
Really like how you explained and justified your enthusiasm for this book. Made me want to read it! Agree with you about American writing (in general). Far too many clunkers are published where the book would have benefited from having 100-200 pages cut.
Thank you so much my friend, i hope you pick it up! and yeah, one of my brothers is a video editor who's just gotten into reading recently and he and i talk all the time about how people need to learn how 'trim the fat' lol ;p
Excellent book, read it years ago; now have the latest version. Is there an audio version anywhere that's not abridged? Amazon / Audible are short abridged version, thanks. (5:18 "they have no character . . . ," that makes so much sense !)
I haven’t been able to find an unabridged audio unfortunately :/ I don’t know why that is though, makes no sense in my mind… and yeah man, the first time I heard that quote my brain almost exploded 🤯
What if that person was indeed a pompous ass but when he meets people like most of us he puts on an act? So when writing then you should aim to hide your true character unless you know you’re likeable?
When I decided to write about my rich life experiences as a woman alone, living in Costa Rica, I came across this book. I loved it for all the reasons discussed in this video. Some years later, I went back to school. The renowned creative writing program at the University of Montana was challenging. What I’d learned from William Zinsser’s book On Writing Well was key in my achievement of straight A’s at age sixty five!
Excellent book summary with really good life tips. Much thanks
thank you so much for watching! i'm really glad it was helpful
Good advice that’s ageless. Better communication skills are so valuable when anyone and everyone can spread their own message to all corners
it's so true man! when everyone's been given the megaphone of social media, you can't just rely on the gatekeeping of having reach vs not anymore - it's so much more important to actually have something worth saying and then learn how to communicate it effectively
Better communication erased my social anxiety. I used to never stand up for myself cause I didn’t know how to articulate what i had In my head to my mouth
You sold me on this book. Excellent recap!
so happy to hear that! You'll only be better for reading it, that much can guarantee! Hope you enjoy it my friend!
enjoyed your enthusiasm
thank you so much Dennis! :D It's pretty hard to contain when there's books that i loved as much as this one hahaha
All of zinssers books are worth the read . He was an amazing writer and person .
believe it or not i've never read any of his other work! i really want to cause im sure i would love them though. Any specific one you would say to check out next?
Great book. Read it last decade. Most people I've worked with, even graduates and highly paid managers, let themselves down by sloppy writing. Run-on sentences and other poor punctuation are the most common faults.
It is so true! It constantly amazes me how sloppy people are in their communication, with seemingly no regard for how they are presenting themselves to the world... Something i've been constantly trying to improve, especially since reading this book!
Great book. I'm ready the read it again!
I just subbed too. Excellent presentation, no fancy video editing just pure, quality content. Now I have the extra motivation to read this book that has been sitting on my shelf for more than a year.
love this so much my friend! I can guarantee you will not be disappointed with it :D i'd love to hear your thoughts once you finish it
It's a great book. I've read it twice and will probably re-read it again when I need inspiration. It's aimed at non-fiction writers, but anyone can benefit from his advice.
I read this book around 1980. I heard about it from _The Next Whole Earth Catalog._ It definitely improved my writing and I still think about it now and then.
that's so crazy Mark! it's shocking to me to think that this book was actually written almost 50 years ago! it just feels so pertinent to this moment in time! It's a great reminder that technology changes, but human nature doesn't! No matter what medium we are using to communicate, we still have all the same problems - so truly great books never go out of style! 😬
Love your enthusiasm. Love the book too. Just read it.
Thank you so much!
Really like how you explained and justified your enthusiasm for this book. Made me want to read it!
Agree with you about American writing (in general). Far too many clunkers are published where the book would have benefited from having 100-200 pages cut.
Thank you so much my friend, i hope you pick it up! and yeah, one of my brothers is a video editor who's just gotten into reading recently and he and i talk all the time about how people need to learn how 'trim the fat' lol ;p
I subbed too. Brilliant and so energising, sending me straight to Vissner. 🙏🙏 you sure exemplify his communication ethos. 👏👏
Thank you so much!! that is high praise indeed and i can't tell you how much it means Lizzie :D
Just subbed. I really liked this review. Your presentation was concise, enthusiastic, and persuasive. Thank you.
Thank you so much my friend! Can't tell you how much i appreciate you taking the time to watch and i'm so glad it was helpful!
Well done, very well done!
Thank you so much Brad! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Excellent presentation!
Thank you so much!
The Sense of Style by Steven Pinker is also very good.
Oh that looks SO good! definitely just added that one to the wish list :D
Excellent book, read it years ago; now have the latest version. Is there an audio version anywhere that's not abridged? Amazon / Audible are short abridged version, thanks. (5:18 "they have no character . . . ," that makes so much sense !)
I haven’t been able to find an unabridged audio unfortunately :/ I don’t know why that is though, makes no sense in my mind… and yeah man, the first time I heard that quote my brain almost exploded 🤯
@@readlikeaman Thanks, just hoping
Thank you
What if that person was indeed a pompous ass but when he meets people like most of us he puts on an act?
So when writing then you should aim to hide your true character unless you know you’re likeable?