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A guide for the writer just setting out, or for those already embroiled in the task of writing anything based on personal experience. Aiming to avoid ... More

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Since" Writing the Memoir" came out in early 1997 it has sold roughly 80,000 copies and is consistently praised as "the best book on memoir out there ... More

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A friendly instruction book for writers, this guide offers stimulating exercises to teach writers how to open up memory, shape scenes from experience ... More

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McDonnell draws from her own experiences as a writer and a teacher of memoir to provide the definitive book on writing "crisis memoirs" and other ... More

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Written in an accessible and conversational style, this handbook is an essential guide for anyone who wants to write the story of their life. The ... More

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Packed with ideas, exercises, and invaluable advice, this comprehensive book guides you through writing your memoir--whether for yourself or for the ... More

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Author of his own controversial unauthorized biography of Armand Hammer, Steve Weinberg here shows how a new generation of biographers is revealing ... More

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Rich, funny, and moving personal narratives depend on a few key moments in time to anchor the story and give it impact. "Shimmering Images" teaches ... More

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In a clear and lively style, with rich literary references from classic and contemporary fiction, Novakovich teaches you how to: uncover ideas worth ... More

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After the great success of her Operating Instructions--the chronicle of a single mother surviving the first year of her son's life--Anne Lamott now ... More

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Details how to research, interview for and write marketable biographies, including as-told-to autobiographies as well as authorized and unauthorized ... More

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It is not surprising that biography is one of the most popular literary genres of our day. What is remarkable is that there is no accessible guide ... More

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"John Gardner was famous for his generosity to young writers, and (this book) is his . . . gift to them. The Art of Fiction will fascinate anyone ... More

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The best way to learn about writing a memoir is from the masters of the form, and now dozens of the best memoirists in the world explain their ... More

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Expert writing advice from the editor of the Boston Globe best-seller, The Writer's Home Companion Dissertation writers need strong, practical ... More

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*Nuts-and-bolts instruction helps budding poets become comfortable using poetry terms, forms and different styles

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Social scientists, whether earnest graduate students or tenured faculty members, clearly know the rules that govern good writing. But for some reason ... More

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With insight, humor, and practicality, Goldberg inspires writers and would-be writers alike to take the leap into writing creatively in this revised ... More

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A complete resource for life writing - one of the key genres studied within creative writing. >

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