Writing for Story: Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction (Reference)
by Jon Franklin
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- Used - Good
- ISBN 10
- 0452272955
- ISBN 13
- 9780452272958
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Synopsis
The new "nonfiction"the adaptation of storytelling techniques to journalistic articles in the manner of Truman Capote, Tom Wolfe, and John McPheeis an innovative genre that has been awarded virtually every Pulitzer Prize for literary journalism since 1979. And now Jon Franklin, himself a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and undisputed master of the great American nonfiction short story, shares the secrets of his success. Franklin shows how to make factual pieces come alive by applying the literary techniques of complication/resolution, flashback, foreshadowing, and pace. He illustrates his points with a close analysis and annotation of two of his most acclaimed stories, so that the reader can see, step-by-step, just how they were created. This lively, easy-to-follow guid combines readability and excitement with the best of expository prose and illuminates the techniques that beginning journalistsand more experienced ones, toowill find immensely helpful: Stalking the true short story Drafting an effective outline Structuring the rough copy Polishing like a pro and the tips, tools, and techniques that will put your stories on the cutting edge
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- Bookseller
- Wonder Book (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- M06S-00143
- Title
- Writing for Story: Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction (Reference)
- Author
- Jon Franklin
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0452272955
- ISBN 13
- 9780452272958
- Publisher
- Plume
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- September 1, 1994
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