Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality

by Lee Gutkind

General Collection PN145 G86 1997

A pioneer in the writing and teaching of nonfiction presents a practical guide to composing creative nonfiction that covers the entire process–from initial psychological preparation to marketing a finished piece. Written in an engaging style, the book provides pertinent information on conducting research, using interviews, “immersion journalism,” cinematic writing, the ethical and moral concerns of writing subjective truth and more. Features examples culled from the author’s journal, Creative Nonfiction, to illustrate writing techniques. (barnesandnoble.com, from the publisher)