Good Prose
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Author Description
From the inside flap:...*Good Prose* explores three major nonfiction forms: narratives, essays, and memoirs. Kidder and Todd draw candidly, sometimes comically, on their own experience--their mistakes as well as accomplishments--to demonstrate the pragmatic ways in which creative problems get solved. They also turn to the works of a wide range of writers, novelists as well as nonfiction authors, for models and instruction....
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
Good Prose examines the fundamental elements of compelling nonfiction writing across narrative, essay, and memoir forms.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Explores narrative nonfiction through authorial experience and literary examples.
- Analyzes essay writing, drawing on personal anecdotes and established authors.
- Investigates memoir construction, highlighting both successes and failures.
- Demonstrates practical methods for solving creative writing challenges.
- Utilizes the works of diverse novelists and nonfiction authors as instructional models.
- Features candid and often humorous insights from the authors' own writing careers.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This book is regarded as a practical and insightful guide for writers seeking to master nonfiction forms. The authors' willingness to share their own experiences, including mistakes, provides a relatable and instructive approach. By examining a broad spectrum of literary models, 'Good Prose' offers tangible strategies for improving narrative, essay, and memoir writing. The blend of personal reflection and critical analysis makes it a valuable resource for aspiring and established authors alike.
Page Count:
195
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
1400069750
ISBN-13:
9781400069750
Non-Fiction
Memoir
Fiction
Writing
Craft
Essays
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