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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, it 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
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, it 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