William Zinsser is a lifelong journalist and nonfiction writer—he began his career on the New York Herald Tribune in 1946—and is also a teacher, best known for his book On Writing Well, a companion held in affection by three generations of writers, reporters, editors, teachers and students. His 17 other books range from memoir (Writing Places; Writing About Your Life) to travel (American Places), jazz (Mitchell & Ruff), American popular song (Easy to Remember). baseball (Spring Training) and the craft of writing (Writing to Learn). During the 1970s he was at Yale University, where he was master of Branford College and taught the influential nonfiction workshop that would start many writers and editors on their careers. Today, in New York, he continues to write and to teach. Fom 2010 - 11 he wrote a weekly blog, "Zinsser on Friday" about the craft of writing, popular culture, and the arts. Later this year he will return to the online format for an informal conversation with his readers on this website. His office is at 135 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022.
