Literary Nonfiction. Writing Reference. Unmatched in its focus on a
concise and popular emerging genre, THE ROSE METAL PRESS FIELD
GUIDE TO WRITING FLASH NONFICTION features 26 eminent writers,
editors, and teachers offering expert analysis, focused exercises,
and helpful examples of what make the brief essay form such a
perfect medium for experimentation, insight, and illumination. With
a comprehensive introduction to the genre and book by editor Dinty
W. Moore, this guide is perfect for both the classroom and the
individual writer's desk--an essential handbook for anyone
interested in the scintillating and succinct flash nonfiction form.
How many words does it take to tell a compelling true story? The
answer might surprise you.Featuring essays from: Barrie Jean
Borich, Jenny Boully, Norma Elia Cantu, Rigoberto Gonzalez, Carol
Guess, Jeff Gundy, Philip Graham, Robin Hemley, Barbara Hurd,
Judith Kitchen, Eric LeMay, Dinah Lenney, Bret Lott, Patrick
Madden, Lee Martin, Maggie McKnight, Brenda Miller, Kyle Minor,
Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Anne Panning, Lia Purpura, Sue William
Silverman, Jennifer Sinor, Peggy Shumaker, Ira Sukrungruang, and
Nicole Walker."THE ROSE METAL PRESS FIELD GUIDE TO WRITING FLASH
NONFICTION, edited by the invaluable Dinty W. Moore, is a lot more
than flashy. These thoughtful, thought-provoking essays and
exercises have the paradoxical effect of slowing down our attention
and encouraging an expansion of the moment, while seeming to be
saving writing and reading time. A very useful
compilation."--Phillip Lopate, author of Art of the Personal
Essay"Flash-in-the-pan? Hardly. The flash nonfiction genre has
staying power, and THE ROSE METAL PRESS FIELD GUIDE TO WRITING
FLASH NONFICTION will show you why. Opening with a thorough and
informative history of the genre, renowned writer, editor, and
teacher Dinty W. Moore assembles a cast of writers who share their
expertise, suggest writing exercises, and provide exemplary models
of the best flash nonfiction being written today. This book is
required reading for any writer, editor, or teacher of the brief
nonfiction form."--Rebecca McClanahan, author of The Riddle Song
and Other Rememberings and Word Painting
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