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

Lee Gutkind

The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality
Format
Paperback
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country
United States
Published
31 December 1996
Pages
224
ISBN
9780471113560

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

Lee Gutkind

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

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