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The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality

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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

Language: English

Pages: 211

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley

Release: May 05, 1997

ISBN: 0471113565

ISBN 13: 9780471113560

The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality

3.4/5 ( ratings)

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

Language: English

Pages: 211

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley

Release: May 05, 1997

ISBN: 0471113565

ISBN 13: 9780471113560

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