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

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:	Wiley
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1997
First published:	1997
Authors:	Lee Gutkind
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	222
ISBN-13:	978-1-63026-183-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Creative writing & creative writing guides Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > General Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Writing & editing guides > General Promotions
LSN:	1-63026-183-1
Barcode:	9781630261832

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