Writing True Stories : The Complete Guide to Writing Autobiography, Memoir, Personal Essay, Biography, Travel and Creative Nonfiction

Writing True Stories is an essential book for anyone who has ever wanted to write a memoir or explore the wider territory of creative non-fiction. It provides practical guidance and inspiration on a vast array of writing topics, including how to access memories, find a narrative voice, build a vivid world on the page, create structure, use research--and face the difficulties of truth-telling. It first develops a wide range of writing skills for beginners, and then challenges more experienced writers to extend their knowledge and practice of the genre into literary nonfiction, true-crime, biography, the personal essay, the diary, and travel writing. It offers inspiration from other nonfiction writers such as Joan Didion, Helen Garner, Robert Dessaix and Zadie Smith. Whether you want to write your own memoir, investigate a wide-ranging political issue, explore an idea, or bring to life an intriguing history, this book will be your guide. Writing True Stories is practical and easy to use as well as an encouraging and insightful companion on the writing journey. Written in a warm, clear and engaging style, it will get you started on the story you want to write--and keep you going until you get there.

Author: PATTI. MILLER

Publisher: Routledge

Publication Date: Jun 03, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 1032767316

ISBN-13: 9781032767314