Books like A short guide to writing about biology

A short guide to writing about biology by Jan A. Pechenik reads as instructive, practical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

A Short Guide to Writing About Art

Sylvan Barnet · 1981

Both explore communication

69% genome match

The Elements of Style

William Strunk Jr. · 1918

Both explore clarity

83% genome match

The practical stylist [by] Sheridan Baker

Sheridan Warner Baker · 1962

Both explore communication

64% genome match

The Craft of Research (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

Wayne C. Booth · 1995

Same nonfiction feel

59% genome match

A rulebook for arguments

Anthony Weston · 1987

Both explore communication

57% genome match

How to write themes and essays

John McCall · 1966

Same nonfiction feel

59% genome match

Storytelling with Data

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic · 2015

Both explore communication & clarity

67% genome match

On Writing

Stephen King · 2000

Same nonfiction feel

49% genome match

Writing philosophy

Lewis Vaughn · 2005

Same self-help feel

53% genome match

Everybody Writes

Ann Handley · 2014

Both explore communication & clarity

66% genome match

Up in the old hotel, and other stories

Joseph Mitchell · 1992

Same nonfiction feel

53% genome match

Publication Manual of the American Psycological Association

American Psychological Association. · 1952

Both explore research & clarity

65% genome match