| The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality Contributor(s): Gutkind, Lee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471113565 ISBN-13: 9780471113560 Publisher: Trade Paper Press OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1997 Annotation: 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: Guidelines for choosing provocative--and salable--topics Smart research techniques--including 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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Authorship - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Nonfiction (incl. Memoirs) |
| Dewey: 808.02 |
| LCCN: 96028002 |
| Series: Wiley Books for Writers |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.97" W x 9.03" (0.60 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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: * Guidelines for choosing provocative--and salable--topics * Smart research techniques--including 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 |