Writing to Learn

How to Write—and Think—Clearly About Any Subject at All

By: William Zinsser

Narrated by: Charles Constant

William Zinsser’s Writing to Learn shows students how to write clearly about any subject—from mathematics, physics and chemistry to art and music—and how to use writing as a means of learning.

In his warm and engaging style, Zinsser dispels students’ fear of writing, and he shows them that the process of writing can help them understand a subject that they always thought they had no aptitude for. Taking students into many surprising corners of knowledge, Zinsser provides proof that every field has an accessible literature.

This audiobook is expertly read by Charles Constant, with audio engineering by Logan Nyman. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©1988 William K Zinsser (P)2025 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Captivating

Great performance, captivating. Never boring. Inspiring. I listened to see how to help my students write better and learned the age old lesson that it begins with me.

Kind of Tired

Felt quite formulaic. The narrator while fine was boring. Not sure that the subject matter was worth the time. Definitely would not listen again or reread. Felt shallow and a touch indulgent.

Should have been titled “Writing I Like”

A travel guide through a world of great writing with little to no commentary on how to achieve it. Inspirational but not helpful.