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Overview"Experience the power and the promise of working in today' most exciting literary form- Creative Nonfiction Writing Creative Nonfictionpresents more than thirty essays examining every key element of the craft, from researching ideas and structuring the story, to reportage and personal reflection. You'll learn from some of today's top creative nonfiction writers, including- .Terry Tempest Williams- Analyze your motivation for writing, its value, and its strength. .Alan Cheuse- Discover how interesting, compelling essays can be drawn from every corner of your life and the world in which you live. .Phillip Lopate- Build your narrator-yourself-into a fully fleshed-out character, giving your readers a clearer, more compelling idea of who is speaking and why they should listen. .Robin Hemley- Develop a narrative strategy for structuring your story and making it cohesive. .Carolyn Forche- Master the journalistic ethics of creative nonfiction. .Dinty W. Moore- Use satire, exaggeration, juxtaposition, and other forms of humor in creative nonfiction. .Philip Gerard- Understand the narrative stance-why and how an author should, or should not, enter into the story. Through insightful prompts and exercises, these contributors help make the challenge of writing creative nonfiction-whether biography, true-life adventure, memoir, or narrative history-a welcome, rewarding endeavor. You'll also find an exciting, creative nonfiction ""reader"" comprising the final third of the book, featuring pieces from Barry Lopez, Annie Dillard, Beverly Lowry, Phillip Lopate, and more-selections so extraordinary, they will teach, delight, inspire, and entertain you for years to come!" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philip Gerard , Carolyn ForchePublisher: Story Press,U.S. Imprint: Story Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.522kg ISBN: 9781884910500ISBN 10: 1884910505 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 10 May 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCarolyn Forche is one of the most widely respected poets in the country, with her books The Country Between Us and The Angel of History ranking among the top collections published in recent years. Philip Gerard is the author of three novels, a memoir and two books of writing instruction. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |