"Why does nonfiction have to be boring," he sniveled. "It doesn't,"
she replied cheeringly. "Haven't you ever read anything by Gay
Talese, Tom Wolfe, John McPhee, Joan Didion, Norman Mailer, Mark
Bowden, Laura Hillenbrand, or Sebastian Junger-just to name a few?"
"No," he said popping open another long-neck Bud. "That explains a
lot," she said. Dramatic nonfiction-the relating of factual
information in a manner that makes it as gripping as fiction-is the
thrust of Writing Dramatic Nonfiction by longtime editor-author
William Noble. Using the techniques and guidelines offered in this
book, you will learn to create nonfiction works that rise to the
level of great literature without sacrificing credibility. Dramatic
techniques such as flashbacks, foreshadowing, building tension and
suspense, character development, and scene intercuts are described
in plain words along with instruction on how you can use such
devices in your own writing. Dramatic or creative nonfiction,
sometimes called narrative nonfiction, is now an important part of
the literary landscape. In this useful, nay, essential guide, Noble
teaches you how to craft riveting true accounts. ----- William
Noble's books are a popular staple in the writer's personal
library. I revisited his book "Writing Dramatic Nonfiction" to get
some fresh ideas for adding dramatic techniques to a nonfiction
project I am presently involved in. I found valuable pointers on
basic development skills including: conflict and character
development, anecdotes, using dialog, and point of view. His
illustrations and examples are helpful. The book is filled with
basic information for the beginning writer and a well organized
reminder for those seasoned writers looking for motivation and
inspiration. Although the book was first written in the year 2000
the principles are as applicable today as when they were first
written. -Richard R. Blake, author and Co-Founder of Christian
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