4-Mercy at Appomat . Author William Zinsser(1922-), faculty of Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University, is a former newspaper reporter, prolific magazine writer, editor, teacher and renowned writing coach. His fifteen books include the classic On Writing Well The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (now in its 25th anniversary ed ition) as well as writing to learn How to write a Memoir, Speaking of Journalism, Writing About Your Life: A Journey to the past and Inventing the Truth The art and Craft of Memoir W BTL E To be continued on the next page.W B T L E William Zinsser (1922- ), faculty of Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University, is a former newspaper reporter, prolific magazine writer, editor, teacher and renowned writing coach. His fifteen books include the classic On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (now in its 25th anniversary edition), as well as Writing to Learn, How to Write a Memoir, Speaking of Journalism, Writing About Your Life: A Journey to the Past and Inventing the Truth: The Art and Craft of Memoir. I. Author To be continued on the next page. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox