William K. Zinsser

William K. Zinsser (born October 7, 1922, Manhattan, New York, USA – died May 12, 2015, Manhattan, New York, USA) was an American writer, editor, literary critic, and teacher. He began his career as a journalist for the New York Herald Tribune, where he worked as a feature writer, drama editor, film critic and editorial writer. He was also a longtime contributor to leading magazines.