The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality Contributor(s): Gutkind, Lee (Author) |
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ISBN: 1630261831 ISBN-13: 9781630261832 Publisher: Trade Paper Press OUR PRICE: $27.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 1997 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Reference - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Authorship - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Nonfiction (incl. Memoirs) |
Dewey: 808.02 |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6" W x 9" (1.09 lbs) 222 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 |