The Art of Creative Nonfiction - Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality (Paperback)

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

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1997
First published:	1997
Authors:	Lee Gutkind
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	211
ISBN-13:	978-0-471-11356-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Writing & editing guides > General
LSN:	0-471-11356-5
Barcode:	9780471113560

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