A comprehensive guide to creating narrative nonfiction explains how to create factual accounts with style and creative flair, discussing the process of research, writing, and editing material that has the potential for commercial success, and offers practical advice on how to get a work published. Original. 15,000 first printing.

Telling the Story: How to Write and Sell Narrative Nonfiction

Reference

Rubie, Peter

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Harper Paperbacks

"I recommend this book to all aspiring novelists." --Kent Carroll, Publisher and Executive Editor Carroll &amp; Graf "I would not hesitate to recommend The Elements of Storytelling to aspiring writers, or to better published ones who need to be reminded of the essentials of the craft. (That's all of us, by the way!)" --Robert Goddard Author of In Pale Battalions and Full Circle "Should be on every writer's bookshelf right between The Elements of Style and the thesaurus." --Tom Colgan, Senior Editor Avon Books "A wonderful book that every aspiring professional writer should own." --Matthew Bialer, literary agent William Morris Agency Telling a story is one of the most basic--and difficult--challenges a fiction writer must face. Acclaimed author, editor, and literary agent Peter Rubie knows that challenge firsthand. By sharing his creative and critical expertise, he gives you the helpful advice you need to master the art of storytelling, including how to: * Create compelling characters and strong plotlines * Pace a story and develop a coherent structure and style * Refine your technique with thought-provoking exercises that hone your storytelling skills * Anticipate the realities of getting your work published--how to make it happen while maintaining confidence and motivation

The Elements of Storytelling: How to Write Compelling Fiction (Wiley Books for Writers Series)

Literature & Fiction

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

As a werewolf stalks World War II London, Detective Sergeant George Llewellyn and child molester Nevil Stimpson are forced to confront themselves, their painful pasts, and their worst fears

Werewolf

United States

Longmeadow Pr.

This insight into both the man and his work features a full synopsis and character analysis, as well as reader's notes for each play. Important themes and metaphors are revealed, and each play is examined in the context of its time and place.

Shakespeare

David&Charles

One of the few survivors of a sneak attack on his bleak, poverty-stricken homeworld of Carescria, Wilf Brim is given the opportunity to attend the academy, taking on his first assignment as Sublieutenant Wilf Ansor Brim, Helmsman of the I.F.S. Truculent. Reprint.

Genre Fiction

UNKNO

First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &amp; Francis, an informa company.

Hispanics In Hollywood (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities)

Humor & Entertainment

Reyes, Luis

Movies

Garland Science

Examines every facet of storytelling, from narrative hooks to climaxes, to create gripping narratives with strong characters for fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays

How to Tell a Story: The Secrets of Writing Captivating Tales

Provost, Gary

Writers' Digest Books

Los Hispanos En Hollywood: Celebrando 100 Anos En El Cine Y LA Television

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Random House Espanol

This is an EXCELLENT introduction book to the world of getting published as a first time writer. Shows you how to protect yourself legally, find a literary agent, and generally how to succeed in fulfilling your dream of becoming a self employer writer.

The Everything Get Published Book (Everything)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Everything

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to play the guitar with information on the basics of reading music, understanding chords, and selecting the right guitar and equipment.

Everything Guitar Book (Everything Series)

Arts & Photography

Music

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