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050 4 $aPN147$b.B68 2012
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100 1 $aBoufis, Christina.
245 14 $aThe complete idiot's guide to writing nonfiction /$cby Christina Boufis.
246 30 $aComplete idiot's guide
246 30 $aWriting nonfiction
260 $aNew York :$bAlpha Books,$cc2012.
300 $axiv, 304 p. ;$c23 cm.
500 $aBarnard Library copy: Barnard Alum Collection.$5NNC
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 $aGet all the tools you need to craft compelling creative nonfiction prose. This helpful guide gives you everything you need to write real-life characters, compelling plots, natural dialogue, and captivating details.
505 0 $aAn overview of the genre. What is narrative nonfiction? ; Story and structure ; Finding your subject -- The building blocks of nonfiction. Building characters from real people ; Truth, lies, and nonfiction ; Scene setting and summary -- Drafting. Just the facts: doing research ; Honing your interview skills ; Composing your nonfiction ; Short forms of nonfiction ; Long forms of nonfiction -- Crafting memorable nonfiction. How to make your sentences sing ; Revision: your best friend -- After the writing is done. Breaking into nonfiction markets ; Self-publishing your work ; How to sustain a writing life.
650 0 $aCreative nonfiction$xAuthorship.
650 0 $aNonfiction novel$xTechnique.
650 0 $aReportage literature$xAuthorship.
852 00 $bcomp$hPN147$i.B68 2012g
852 00 $bbar$hPN147$i.B68 2012g