Books by William Zinsser
” While the book contains sections on technical communication, there’s a craft of communication, a craft of writing, and we need to build up those skills. This book contains the best general writing guidance. Also, the writing process is a thought process. It’s not as if you have a perfectly formed thought and then you write it down; the act of writing shapes your ideas and forms new ones, and you build on that. Being more comfortable with writing in general allows you to brainstorm on paper, and to come up with new and better ideas.” Read more...
Interviews where books by William Zinsser were recommended
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Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
by Steve Krug -
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A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
by Barbara Oakley -
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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
by William Zinsser -
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The Non-Designer's Design Book
by Robin Williams -
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The Happy Body: The Simple Science of Nutrition, Exercise, and Relaxation
by Aniela & Jerzy Gregorek
The best books on Technical Communication, recommended by Kalid Azad
The best books on Technical Communication, recommended by Kalid Azad
Communicating clearly about complex issues is somewhere between an enviable talent and a workplace necessity. For those teaching STEM subjects, it’s absolutely critical. Programmer and maths author Kalid Azad recommends five useful books for communicating technical subjects effectively.
