Writing True: The Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction

Writing True: The Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction
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This book shows writers of all ages how to find and develop nonfiction topics that matter to them--in ways that make readers care too. It emphasizes writing for discovery, not just writing what one knows. It emphasizes a strong authorial presence (voice) and a convincing point of view. Most important, it not only tells but also shows how writing true involves the poet's attention to language, the fiction writer's power of storytellling, the journalist's pursuit of fact, and the scholar's reliance on research. The first part of the book offers ten practical chapters from getting started to turning first ideas into finished work. Topics include: The Power of the Notebook, Ten Ways to a Draft, Taking Shape, Finding Voice, Twenty Ways to Talk About Writing, The Craft of Revision, The Role of Research, The Ethics of Creative Nonfiction, Workshopping a Draft, and Exploring New Media. The second part of the book is an anthology of the best nonfiction writing for aspiring writers to read and study in order to write with creativity, integrity, and authenticity. Organized by form, they include Memoir, Personal Essay, Portrait, Essay of Place, Narrative Journalism, and Short Shorts. Selections represent a variety of experience from classic masters (E.B.White and George Orwell) to major contemporary writers (such as Alice Walker, Stephen Dunn, and Scott Russell Sanders) to up and coming writers (such as E.J. Levy and Amy Butcher). The anthology also includes "Stories of Craft," with five prominent writers, including Patricia Hampl and Sue Miller, describing the challenges and rewards of writing engaging nonfiction.
Country USA
Brand Cengage Learning
Manufacturer Cengage Learning
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2013-02-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781133307433

Country	USA
Brand	Cengage Learning
Manufacturer	Cengage Learning
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
ReleaseDate	2013-02-26
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781133307433

Writing True: The Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction

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