Description
A revealing and witty exploration of the craft of nonfiction, this book examines how writers transform research, observation, and raw material into compelling prose. Drawing on decades of experience and selections from his own work, it considers structure, voice, rhythm, word choice, and the many subtle decisions that shape a finished piece. Candid, practical, and sharply perceptive, it offers both aspiring writers and devoted readers an illuminating look at the discipline behind elegant storytelling. The result is an insightful meditation on writing—and on the art of making the complex clear.
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paperback
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Sep 4, 2018
208 pages
ISBN: 9780374537975
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First Published
2017
Language
eng
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