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Good prose : the art of nonfiction /

"Good Prose" is an inspiring book about writing--about the creation of good prose--and the record of a warm and productive literary friendship.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kidder, Tracy
Other Authors: Todd, Richard, 1940-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Random House, [2013]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Authorship.
Prose literature > Authorship.
Creative nonfiction > Authorship.
Table of Contents:
  • Beginnings
  • Narratives. Story ; Point of view ; Characters ; Structure
  • Memoirs
  • Essays
  • Beyond accuracy. Fact ; Beyond fact
  • The problem of style. Journalese ; The new vernacular ; Institutionalese ; Propaganda
  • Art and commerce
  • Being edited and editing. Being edited ; Editing.