Sentences with phrase «narrative nonfiction book»

Daniel Cohen Author of the narrative nonfiction book Single Handed (Berkley Books / Penguin Random House)

Please note that Indie Author Services» focus is on fiction and narrative nonfiction book formatting.

Chura queried a narrative nonfiction book called, Children of Disappointment.

My current narrative nonfiction book, Aldous Huxley's Hands, has two interwoven themes that appeal to different readers (psychedelic history, spirituality).

Not exact matches

Speaking to Variety's chief film critic Scott Foundas, Mann discusses growing up in Chicago, becoming interested in crime stories, the visual ideas he had for the film, the nonfiction book he discarded but still credited, the influence of real criminals and past films (particularly his eye - opening time shooting The Jericho Mile in Folsom Prison), choosing Tangerine Dream to do the score (a decision he still second guesses), the film's writing (including basing characters on real crime figures), casting, explosive stunts, changes made from the shooting script, and the modernist narrative.

In the Heart of the Sea is based on Nathaniel Philbrick's nonfiction book, which explored two narratives of the sinking of the whaling boat Essex in 1820 — one from a hardy first mate, Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth), and another from a cabin boy, Thomas Nickerson (played by Tom Holland as a youngster, and Brendan Gleeson in his advanced years).

They prefer expository books to narrative nonfiction or fiction.

She is seeking: «I am currently looking for lyrical picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction, new adult, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, paranormal, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, adult fiction but find I'm especially drawn to middle grade and young adult.

Nonfiction interests: memoir by writers who connect the events of their lives to readers through incredible storytelling; smart practical nonfiction with a unique hook and prescriptive elements; gift books with a strong hook and graphic elements (including humor and inspiration); history (narrative and quirky reference).

Erik is looking for the following: literary / upmarket fiction with an emphasis on plot (as in, nothing too slow / quiet / static); popular and academic / trade science nonfiction, especially evolutionary biology; narrative history and biography; contemporary culture criticism (think Klosterman); sports books, if it's got a scope that extends past just games and players and into culture / larger issues.

If your book fits into one of the following book genres (fiction, memoir, or narrative nonfiction) you should write two different versions of your book synopsis for literary agents.

She represents and is seeking arresting voices across a spectrum of genres, though she is most interested in adult literary and upmarket fiction, literary creative nonfiction, illustrators with distinct narrative points of view, and literary books for children.

She is currently looking for lyrical picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction, new adult, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, paranormal, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, and adult fiction.

For nonfiction, he represents memoir (adult, new adult, young adult, graphic), cookbooks, food narratives, illustrated / art, photography, political books, current events, pop science, pop culture (especially punk culture and geek culture), self - help, how to, humor, pets, business and career.

She wants to hear pitches for happily - ever - after romance, mainstream suspense, thrillers, mysteries, young adult with a fresh voice (both contemporary and sci - fi / fantasy), science fiction, fantasy, action / adventure, picture books (especially author - illustrators), cookbooks, middle grade (all kinds), narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, Southern fiction, Christian and inspirational fiction & nonfiction, and memoir.

2) The second type of nonfiction book is that which shares zero expertise and special knowledge about a topic (e.g. some memoirs and narrative nonfiction, joke books, some novelty books and gift books, some photo books, some creative nonfiction, etc.).

I've always been a kind of omnivorous reader, devouring fiction, nonfiction, narrative essays, short stories, books about science — you name it.

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Special areas of interest include compelling narrative nonfiction, outstanding biographies and memoirs, lifestyle books, works that reflect our changing culture, women's issues, psychology, science, social issues, current events, parenting, health, history, business, and prescriptive books offering fresh information and advice.

For non-fiction, he loves popular science, narrative nonfiction, and big idea books.

What I instantly loved and recognized in Mike was someone who was passionate about books and my genre — narrative nonfiction, including memoir and personal essays.

This is because «nonfiction» covers a multitude of topics, including historical nonfiction narratives, current events and political books, as well books on health and self - help topics by television personalities.

Annie Dillard has written eleven books, including the memoir of her parents, An American Childhood; the Northwest pioneer epic The Living; and the nonfiction narrative Pilgrim at Tinker Creek.

His electrifying narrative — filled with riveting details about the miners» existence underground — is the first official account of the ordeal and a book that's destined to become a nonfiction classic.

What's it like to be the subject of a book by Tracy Kidder, master of narrative nonfiction and Pulitzer Prize winner?

Currently Looking For: Fiction that hits the sweet spot between commercial and literary with interesting settings and a strong narrative voice; mystery (particularly cozies and crossover literary — think Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger), literary thriller, and psychological suspense; and memoir by writers who connect the events of their lives to readers through incredible storytelling, as well as a wide variety of prescriptive and narrative nonfiction and gift books.

Writers will create thematically connected narrative nonfiction, peer critique, revise, copy edit, layout, publish and market the book.

Listed in the Los Angeles Times as one of six indispensable books for writers, Self - Editing for Fiction Writers, by Renni Browne and Dave King, has been a highly respected guide for writers of fiction (and narrative nonfiction) since its initial publication in 1993.

This promotion focuses on 14 books currently available in electronic format that are representative of Little, Brown's list: 7 works of fiction and 7 works of narrative nonfiction that encompass both classics and notable bestsellers.»

Autobiographies, biographies, other narrative nonfiction, informational picture books, and informational poetry often fit into this category.

As the above Sourcebooks post pointed out, readers using eReaders seem to prefer books that tell stories; i.e., fiction and narrative nonfiction (history, memoir, biography, and the like).

Lee Gutkind, recognized by Vanity Fair as «the Godfather behind creative nonfiction,» is the author and editor of more than 25 books and founder and editor of Creative Nonfiction, the first and largest literary magazine to publish narrative nonfiction exclusively.

Rachel is currently on the hunt for strong nonfiction voices, and would especially love to see some true crime, compelling narrative memoirs, career / personal development / growth books, or select works in the health sector (especially interested in cancer, Alzheimer's, brain / memory books).

In other forms of narrative nonfiction, it's thought that only with traditional advances on royalties can the research be afforded and the books be written.

This is Ms. Macy's first book, but it's in a class with other runaway debuts like Laura Hillenbrand's «Seabiscuit» and Katherine Boo's «Behind the Beautiful Forevers»: These nonfiction narratives are more stirring and dramatic than most novels.

Currently, Steven Salpeter is looking for authors writing literary fiction, fantasy, graphic novels, historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, young adult, narrative nonfiction, gift books, history, humor, and popular science.

He has successful authors in a wide variety of fiction categories, including thrillers, crime fiction, women's and book club fiction, and a wide variety of nonfiction, such as military, celebrity and pop culture, narrative, sports, prescriptive, and current events.

I write mostly historical narrative nonfiction, and how - to books and information products.