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A Writer's Guide to Nonfiction

A Clear, Practical Reference for All Writers

By Elizabeth Lyon

By Elizabeth Lyon

By Elizabeth Lyon

By Elizabeth Lyon

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Part of Writers Guide Series

Part of Writers Guide Series

Category: Reference

Category: Reference

Paperback $24.00

Mar 04, 2003 | ISBN 9780399528675

Ebook $15.99

Mar 04, 2003 | ISBN 9781101153505

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    About A Writer’s Guide to Nonfiction

    A WRITER’S COMPASSDirection for your writing career

    Don’t get lost on the publishing path. Just forge ahead with the Writer’s Compass. Drawing on decades of professional experience as an author, editor, writing instructor, mentor, and marketing consultant, Elizabeth Lyon helps you navigate the art and craft of writing—with clear, easy-to-follow directions:

     

    NORTH

    Getting Your Bearings

    Understand your purpose and your audience; learn to refine your ideas, select effective titles, and find the best method of organization for any piece

     

    SOUTH

    Troubleshooting

    Use checklists and guidelines to spot weaknesses and problems in leads, organization, conclusions, and style—and find out how to correct them

     

    EAST

    Learning to Market

    Map a successful cover letter, query letter, or proposal, and discover a four-step process to facilitate publication and sales

     

    WEST

    Refining Your Vision

    Brainstorm to gain perspective on your writing—and how it fits with your values, goals, and dreams

     

    About A Writer’s Guide to Nonfiction

    A WRITER’S COMPASSDirection for your writing career

    Don’t get lost on the publishing path. Just forge ahead with the Writer’s Compass. Drawing on decades of professional experience as an author, editor, writing instructor, mentor, and marketing consultant, Elizabeth Lyon helps you navigate the art and craft of writing—with clear, easy-to-follow directions:

     

    NORTH

    Getting Your Bearings

    Understand your purpose and your audience; learn to refine your ideas, select effective titles, and find the best method of organization for any piece

     

    SOUTH

    Troubleshooting

    Use checklists and guidelines to spot weaknesses and problems in leads, organization, conclusions, and style—and find out how to correct them

     

    EAST

    Learning to Market

    Map a successful cover letter, query letter, or proposal, and discover a four-step process to facilitate publication and sales

     

    WEST

    Refining Your Vision

    Brainstorm to gain perspective on your writing—and how it fits with your values, goals, and dreams

     

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    Also by Elizabeth Lyon

    Manuscript Makeover
    The Sell Your Novel Tool kit
    Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write
    See all books by Elizabeth Lyon

    About Elizabeth Lyon

    Elizabeth Lyon, a regular speaker at writing conferences and retreats nationwide, has been a contributor to Writer’s Digest and is a mentor, editor, and teacher for many writers. The author of Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write and The Sell… More about Elizabeth Lyon

    About Elizabeth Lyon

    Elizabeth Lyon, a regular speaker at writing conferences and retreats nationwide, has been a contributor to Writer’s Digest and is a mentor, editor, and teacher for many writers. The author of Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write and The Sell… More about Elizabeth Lyon

    Product Details

    Category: Reference

    Paperback | $24.00
    Published by TarcherPerigee
    Mar 04, 2003 | 240 Pages | 5-1/8 x 8 | ISBN 9780399528675

    Category: Reference

    Ebook | $15.99
    Published by TarcherPerigee
    Mar 04, 2003 | 240 Pages | ISBN 9781101153505

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    Table Of Contents

    A Writer’s Guide to NonfictionAcknowledgments
    Introduction
    North: Getting Your Bearings
    1. What Do I Want to Say?
    2. Who Are My Readers?
    3. What Form Can My Writing Take?
    4. How Can I Refine My Idea?
    5. How Do I Begin?
    6. How Do I Develop the Middle?
    7. How Can I End Well?
    8. Writing About People
    9. Writing About Ideas
    10. Writing About Things
    11. Writing About Places

    South: Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
    12. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

    East: Your Rising Star
    13. Learning How to Market

    West: Refining Your Vision
    14. Exploring New Horizons

    Index
    ABout the Author

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