The Art of Creative Nonfiction
Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Authorship
| Author: | Lee Gutkind | ISBN: | 9780470255315 |
| Publisher: | Turner Publishing Company | Publication: | August 24, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Wiley | Language: | English |
| Author: | Lee Gutkind |
| ISBN: | 9780470255315 |
| Publisher: | Turner Publishing Company |
| Publication: | August 24, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Wiley |
| Language: | English |
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
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
