The Elements of Story: Field Notes on Nonfiction Writing - Rilegato

Flaherty, Francis

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ISBN 10: 0061689149 ISBN 13: 9780061689147

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2009

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A writer's reference by a

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“Frank Flaherty’s The Elements of Story is a model of good sense, a clear, well-lighted path through the jungle of nonfiction narrative. It represents so much accrued wisdom that even veteran writers will want to keep it on hand, and it’s fun to read, too.” (Luc Sante, author of Low Life)

“Flaherty’s book will be the classic yardstick for how to grab readers and not let go until they see and hear and think exactly what the author has seen, heard, and thought.” (Andre Aciman, author of Call Me By Your Name)

“Ailing writers, not to worry. There is a Story Doctor in the house. His name is Frank Flaherty, and his powerful medicine is on every page of The Elements of Story. It belongs on your shelf right there next to that other Elements book.” (Roy Peter Clark, author of “Writing Tools”)

“Frank Flaherty has found the perfect voice to guide writers in creating muscular yet nimble prose. He’s encouraging and friendly (exuberant, even!), assured and wry. A delight to read, The Elements of Story makes me itch to write.” (Elizabeth Royte, author of ''Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash'' and ''Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It.'')

“A virtual Merck Manual for story doctors, filled with insightful diagnoses and effective prescriptions.” (William G. Connolly, co-author of The New York Times Style Manual of Style and Usage)

“Francis Flaherty has turned his love of writing into a book that will help journalists produce nonfiction that provides life enriching articles that can hold their own against the most imaginative fiction.” (Bill Kovach, former managing editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and author of The Elements of Journalism)

“Frank Flaherty’s writing guide is fluid, fun and filled with brilliant advice for anybody who wants to improve their work, break into this country’s top newspapers or get a glimpse into an editor’s mind.” (Susan Shapiro, author of Only As Good As Your Word: Writing Lessons from my Favorite Literary Gurus)

L'autore:

Francis Flaherty has worked for more than seventeen years at The New York Times. He has written for Harper's, Atlantic Monthly, Commonweal, and The Progressive and teaches journalism at NYU. He lives with his wife and two children in Brooklyn, New York.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061689149
• ISBN 13: 9780061689147
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 293