The Art of Creative Nonfiction
Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality
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, award-winning author, essayist, teacher, and editor Lee Gutkind 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
Reviews
Gutkind offers concise, pointed advice on every aspect of writing and selling your work, including guidelines for choosing provocative and salable topics; smart research techniques; tips for focusing and structuring a piece for maximum effectiveness; and advice on working successfully with editors and literary agent.
This book is less about selling and more about writing something that will sell. If you’re interested in writing creative nonfiction, this book is full of helpful advice. – Lisa Konig
—Suite101
Other Books By Lee
Becoming a Doctor
From Student to Specialist, Doctor-Writers Share Their Experiences
The Fine Art of Literary Fist-Fighting
How a Bunch of Rabble-Rousers, Outsiders, and Ne’er-do-wells Concocted Creative Nonfiction
A View From The Divide
Creative Nonfiction on Health and Science
Bike Fever
On Motorcycle Culture