The Essayist at Work Profiles of Creative Nonfiction Writers |
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| Editor:
| Gutkind, Lee |
| ISBN: | 978-0-435-08151-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1998 |
| Publisher: | Heinemann
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| Imprint: | Drama |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.50 |
Book Description:
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In creative nonfiction, writers must be poetic and journalistic. The Essayist at Workreveals how to meet this dual demand, offering insight into the lifestyles, techniques, and literary philosophies of some of the genre's most respected writers.
The nineteen profiles in The Essayist at Workintroduce the "real writer" and the "real person" in intimate and revealing settings - immersed in research, in the midst of an interview, on the road, or at their offices...
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In creative nonfiction, writers must be poetic and journalistic. The Essayist at Workreveals how to meet this dual demand, offering insight into the lifestyles, techniques, and literary philosophies of some of the genre's most respected writers.
The nineteen profiles in The Essayist at Workintroduce the "real writer" and the "real person" in intimate and revealing settings - immersed in research, in the midst of an interview, on the road, or at their offices trying to meet a deadline. These writers include:
- John McPhee
- Tracy Kidder
- Gay Talese
- William Least Heat-Moon
- Lisa Knopp
- Seymour Krim
- Hilary Masters
- Mark Singer
- Paul West
- Diane Ackerman
- Darcy Frey
- Jane Bernstein
- Ellen Gilchrist
- Steven Harvey
- Natalia Rachel Singer
- Mary Paumier Jones
- Alice Steinbach
- Phillip Lopate
- Mary Kay Blakely
Today, creative nonfiction/literary journalism encompasses the length and breadth of the literary spectrum. It dominates periodicals, bestseller lists, and newspapers and is employed by copywriters and journalists, playwrights and poets, essay writers and novelists.
The Essayist at Workoffers proven methods for making a mark in this competitive genre.
Lee Gutkindis the editor of Creative Nonfiction, a journal dedicated exclusively to publishing writing in the creative nonfiction/literary journalism genre. Also an author, Gutkind's books include The Art of Creative Nonfictionand the award-winning Many Sleepless Nights.