William Zinsser was born on October 7, 1922.

William Zinsser was born on October 7, 1922.

William Knowlton Zinsser has written:

'Speaking of journalism' -- subject(s): Journalism, Vocational guidance

US journalist William Zinsser was 92 years old when he died on May 12, 2015 (birthdate: October 7, 1922).

The main idea of "Clutter" by William Zinsser is the negative impact of excessive clutter on writing. Zinsser argues that clutter obscures the writer's message, weakens the writing, and confuses the reader. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity, clarity, and getting rid of unnecessary words and phrases to improve writing.