The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781630261832)

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
ISBN-10: 1630261831
ISBN-13: 9781630261832
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1997
Pages: 222
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d