Fiction and creative
nonfiction writers working on novels or memoirs were eligible.
But I do think that the best
nonfiction writers working today approach their subjects with the same fearlessness and unorthodoxy and humor and personal investment that were all critical components of «gonzo.»
Not exact matches
Moreover, given the rise of memoir as a literary genre in recent decades, I would see Gioia's list and raise him a series of
nonfiction writers whose
work is shot through with a profoundly Catholic sensibility —
writers like Richard Rodriguez, Annie Dillard, Patricia Hampl, Thomas Lynch, and Barry Lopez.
Tracey Maurer,
writer of over 100
nonfiction books, talked with students about how she does research,
works with a publisher, and comes up with ideas for her texts.
Similarly, the National Academy of Advanced Teacher Education, or NAATE, which provides specialized professional growth opportunities for educators,
works to retain teachers and school leaders through opportunities to grow in data - driven instruction techniques, peer leadership, and communication and feedback.32 Building on past professional learning successes via its network of teacher leaders in 185 sites, the National Writing Project's, or NWP's, College Ready
Writers Program demonstrated that teachers will commit to and participate in high quality professional development that helps them strategize approaches to teach argument writing using
nonfiction texts and provided adaptable classroom materials.
Visibility and ability to self - market are mandatory these days for
writers of
nonfiction and self - published
works.
For fiction and
nonfiction writers alike, Weinberg on Writing
works on every level.
Narrative Magazine awards a US$ 4000 new and emerging
writers» prize for the best short story, novel excerpt, poem, one - act play, graphic story, or
work of literary
nonfiction published in the magazine.
Natasha reaffirmed that what was true for a fiction
writer like Adam is true for
nonfiction writers as well: good
writers are a pleasure to
work with because they're constantly thinking about the process of communicating.
In addition to copyright law, there are other, often more powerful, ways for
nonfiction writers to protect their
work and themselves.
Josh
worked at
Writers House until November 2009, building a list of novelists, YA and children's book authors, and the occasional
nonfiction writer; then joined Russell and Volkening.
So just how does copyright
work to the benefit of
nonfiction writers,
writers for whom the substance of their
work is in the facts?
Whether you're writing fiction or
nonfiction, smart
writers who know how to build their catalog around funnels will always make more money directly with their words than
writers who publish their
work using the old «hope and pray» business plan.
I've been a
nonfiction writer and editor for pretty much my whole
working life, and I dove headfirst into fiction six years ago.
I am an experienced ghostwriter and professional
writer who
works on
nonfiction, memoir, business, and self help book projects.
Candace Johnson is a professional freelance editor, proofreader,
writer, ghostwriter, and writing coach who has
worked with traditional publishers, self - published authors, and independent book packagers on
nonfiction subjects ranging from memoirs to alternative medical treatments to self - help, and on fiction ranging from romance to paranormal.
The latest novels of
writers such as Andrzej Stasiuk and Michał Witkowski highlighted a list that included journalists and
nonfiction writers who could capitalize on Poland's reputation for producing sharp, essayistic travel writing — a reputation established by Ryszard Kapuscinski that continues in Stasiuk's non-fiction
work.
Jane Bedell, a
nonfiction and historical fiction
writer,
worked as an intern for Beyond Words Publishing Inc..
And one more for good measure: Ploughshares Emerging
Writer's Contest recognizes work by an emerging writer (no published work, traditional or indie) in each of three genres: fiction, nonfiction, and p
Writer's Contest recognizes
work by an emerging
writer (no published work, traditional or indie) in each of three genres: fiction, nonfiction, and p
writer (no published
work, traditional or indie) in each of three genres: fiction,
nonfiction, and poetry.
Now, I help fiction and
nonfiction writers develop their
work.
Author of 24 novels, 4 novellas, 1 screenplay, and 11
nonfiction works, as well as principal
writer... Read More
The conference offered panels and talks for poets, fiction
writers, and
nonfiction writers, as well as one - on - one pitch sessions with agents for
writers who are
working on book - length manuscripts.
Taleamor Park offers two - week residencies from May through October and residencies of at least two weeks from November to April to poets, fiction
writers, and creative
nonfiction writers on a scenic 375 - acre
working grain farm in northern Indiana...
Writer's Resource
works with authors, public speakers, thought leaders and small presses to ghostwrite, rewrite and edit fiction and
nonfiction; pitch to agents and publishers; develop business proposals and art grants; and branding.
Author of 24 novels, 4 novellas, 1 screenplay, and 11
nonfiction works, as well as principal
writer of 9 novels and 2
nonfiction books.
What sort of
writer devotes himself to portraying scrupulously the vilest of criminals in
works of intensely researched creative
nonfiction... read more
This
work, which won the National Book Award in
nonfiction, is something to behold: a mature
writer entirely consumed by a momentous subject and
working at the extreme of his considerable powers when national events most conform to his vision.
The Pulitzer Prize - winning author — «an immensely gifted
writer and a magical prose stylist» (Michiko Kakutani, New York Times)-- offers his first major
work of
nonfiction, an autobiographical narrative as inventive, beautiful, and powerful as his acclaimed, award - winning fiction.
Best known for his
nonfiction work (including Cod and Salt),
writer Mark Kurlansky tries his hand at fiction in this debut novel, a tale that teems with life from the first page.
You have
worked as an editor and a
writer of
nonfiction for several decades.
In «Me, Myself, and I,» James Wolcott called creative
nonfiction «confessional writing» and took to task as «navel gazers» nearly any
nonfiction writer who had been the least bit self - revelatory in their
work.
I run a similar event during November called National
Nonfiction Writing Month (NaNonFiWriMo), or Write
Nonfiction in November (WNFIN);
writers produce a
work of
nonfiction in 30 days as well — some with the same type of attitude.
A bestselling, award - winning author of twenty novels, novellas, and
nonfiction books, Tamela brings the perspective of a
working writer to her...
She writes
nonfiction marketing books to help
writers market their
work.
The award goes to a
writer committed to
nonfiction work that captures the depth and complexity of lesbian / queer life, culture and / or history.
Tupelo Press, Inc., which released its first five books in fall 2001, is an independent, literary press devoted to discovering and publishing
works of poetry, literary fiction, and creative
nonfiction by emerging and established
writers.
Typically, short story
writers work in fiction, although some also write
nonfiction short stories.
Over and over again, she and the other contributors stress the importance of reading good
work, as well as writing it, and the aspiring poet, novelist, journalist, essayist, creative
nonfiction writer — or simply curious reader who relishes good writing — could do no better than to begin with In Fact.
If you're a creative
writer (novels,
nonfiction, essays, poetry, etc), you don't need to officially register for copyright with the Copyright Office unless you plan to self - publish and / or sell your
work.
The $ 4,000 Narrative Prize is awarded annually for the best short story, novel excerpt, poem, or
work of literary
nonfiction published by a new or emerging
writer in Narrative.
We offer an intensive, two - year course of study in which students
work hard to hone their craft as
writers with tracks in fiction, poetry, creative
nonfiction, and scriptwriting.
Considered one of the most innovative prose
writers at
work today, Barry Beckham has impressed legions of readers with his novels and
nonfiction articles.
Featuring ten all - new, original stories that run the gamut from fantasy to comics to contemporary adventure to
nonfiction, and featuring eleven of the most acclaimed, exciting
writers for kids
working today, this collection is the perfect book for you, whether you use your powers for good — or evil.
Dedicated to publishing fine fiction,
nonfiction, plays, screenplays, poetry, literary cartoons, photography and art, The Southampton Review opens its pages to
writers from across the globe whose
work is compelling.
The journal publishes «a wide range of fiction, poetry, creative
nonfiction, translations, photography, and
work in emerging forms by both established and emerging
writers».
And when I began
working with the program, myself, I approached three independent authors I know to see if they'd like to give SELF - e a try and report on their experience — novelist, veteran ghost
writer, and editor Roz Morris in London;
nonfiction specialist Victoria Noe in Chicago; and North Carolina cozy - mystery novelist Elizabeth S. Craig.
I
work with
nonfiction writers and pre-
writers to imagine and craft a book to meet your WHY.
While this post is geared toward
writers of fiction, the same principles can be applied to memoir and other narrative
nonfiction works.
Featuring ten all - new, original stories that run the gamut from fantasy to contemporary adventure to
nonfiction, and featuring eleven of the most acclaimed, exciting
writers for kids
working today, this collection is the perfect book for you, whether you use your powers for good — or evil.
Victoria Mixon is a professional
writer and independent editor and has
worked in fiction,
nonfiction, technical documentation, and poetry for over thirty years.