Description
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
Author: Lee Gutkind
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 01/01/1997
Pages: 222
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9781630261832
ISBN10: 1630261831
BISAC Categories:
- Reference | General
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing | Authorship
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing | General
* 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
Author: Lee Gutkind
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 01/01/1997
Pages: 222
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9781630261832
ISBN10: 1630261831
BISAC Categories:
- Reference | General
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing | Authorship
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing | General