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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  • THE CREATIVE PART. For Writers, Thinkers, Silent Observers (and Other People with Stories to Tell). A Definition of the Genre--The Boundaries of the Profession. The Devices of Creative Nonfiction. Scenes: The Building Blocks of Creative Nonfiction. Framing. Main Point of Focus. THE NONFICTION PART. Information Transfer and the Personal Point of View. Think Globally--Act Locally. Getting Started. Immersion. Interviewing. The Elusive Truth. In Conclusion. Appendices.

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書名 The art of creative nonfiction : writing and selling the literature of reality
著作者等 Gutkind, Lee
シリーズ名 Wiley books for writers series
出版元 Wiley
刊行年月 c1997
ページ数 ix, 211 p.
大きさ 23 cm
ISBN 0471113565
NCID BA74496868
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言語 英語
出版国 アメリカ合衆国
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