| Description |
xiv, 304 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-286) and index. |
| Summary |
Get all the tools you need to craft compelling creative nonfiction prose. This helpful guide gives you everything you need to write real-life characters, compelling plots, natural dialogue, and captivating details. |
| Contents |
An overview of the genre. What is narrative nonfiction? ; Story and structure ; Finding your subject -- The building blocks of nonfiction. Building characters from real people ; Truth, lies, and nonfiction ; Scene setting and summary -- Drafting. Just the facts: doing research ; Honing your interview skills ; Composing your nonfiction ; Short forms of nonfiction ; Long forms of nonfiction -- Crafting memorable nonfiction. How to make your sentences sing ; Revision: your best friend -- After the writing is done. Breaking into nonfiction markets ; Self-publishing your work ; How to sustain a writing life. |
| Subject |
Creative -- nonfiction -- Authorship.
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Nonfiction novel -- Technique.
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Reportage literature -- Authorship.
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| Added Title |
Complete idiot's guide |
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Writing nonfiction |
| ISBN |
9781615642298 (paperback) |
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1615642293 (paperback) |
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