A complete guide to the art and craft of creative nonfiction—from one of its pioneer practitioners
The challenge of creative nonfiction is to write the truth in a style that is as accurate and informative as reportage, yet as personal, provocative, and dramatic as fiction. In this one-of-a-kind guide, award-winning author, essayist, teacher, and editor Lee Gutkind gives you concise, pointed advice on every aspect of writing and selling your work, including:
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The challenge of creative nonfiction is to write the truth in a style that is as accurate and informative as reportage, yet as personal, provocative, and dramatic as fiction. In this one-of-a-kind guide, award-winning author, essayist, teacher, and editor Lee Gutkind gives you concise, pointed advice on every aspect of writing and selling your work, including:
- Guidelines for choosing provocative—and salable—topics
- Smart research techniquesincluding advice on conducting penetrating interviews and using electronic research tools
- Tips for focusing and structuring a piece for maximum effectiveness
- Advice on working successfully with editors and literary agents
The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality
A complete guide to the art and craft of creative nonfiction—from one of its pioneer practitioners
The challenge of creative nonfiction is to write the truth in a style that is as accurate and informative as reportage, yet as personal, provocative, and dramatic as fiction. In this one-of-a-kind guide, award-winning author, essayist, teacher, and editor Lee Gutkind gives you concise, pointed advice on every aspect of writing and selling your work, including:
The challenge of creative nonfiction is to write the truth in a style that is as accurate and informative as reportage, yet as personal, provocative, and dramatic as fiction. In this one-of-a-kind guide, award-winning author, essayist, teacher, and editor Lee Gutkind gives you concise, pointed advice on every aspect of writing and selling your work, including:
- Guidelines for choosing provocative—and salable—topics
- Smart research techniquesincluding advice on conducting penetrating interviews and using electronic research tools
- Tips for focusing and structuring a piece for maximum effectiveness
- Advice on working successfully with editors and literary agents
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ISBN-13: | 9780471113560 |
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Publisher: | TURNER PUB CO |
Publication date: | 01/01/1997 |
Series: | Wiley Books for Writers |
Edition description: | First Edition |
Pages: | 224 |
Sales rank: | 896,095 |
Product dimensions: | 5.97(w) x 9.03(h) x 0.61(d) |
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