Bøger af Lee Gutkind

An account of the emergence of creative nonfiction, written by the “godfather” of the genre

From the "Godfather behind Creative Nonfiction" (Vanity Fair) and founder and editor of Creative Nonfiction Magazine: a how-to guide for every aspect of creative nonfiction

A complete guide to the art and craft of creative nonfiction--from one of its pioneer practitionersThe 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

Dubbed - some would say drubbed - the ""godfather behind creative nonfiction"" by Vanity Fair, Lee Gutkind takes the occasion of these essays, and the rich material of his own life, to define, defend, and further expand the genre he has done so much to shape. The result is an explosive and hilarious memoir of Gutkind's colourful life.