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A remarkable series of lectures on the art of creating effective nonfiction by one of the 20th century's most profound writers and thinkers--now available for the first time in print. Culled from sixteen informal lectures Ayn Rand delivered to a select audience in the late 1960s, this remarkable work offers indispensable guidance to the aspiring writer of nonfiction while providing readers with a fascinating discourse on art and creation. Based on the concept that the ability to create quality nonfiction is a skill that can be learned like any other, The Art of Nonfiction takes readers through the writing process, step-by-step, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way. In these edited transcripts, Rand discusses the psychological aspects of writing, and the different roles played by the conscious and unconscious minds. From choosing a subject to polishing a draft to mastering an individual writing style--for authors of theoretical works or those leaning toward journalistic reporting--this crucial resource introduces the words and ideas of one of our most enduring authors to a new generation.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0452282314
ISBN-13
9780452282315
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1736523

Product Key Features

Author
Ayn Rand
Publication Name
Art of Nonfiction : a Guide for Writers and Readers
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages

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8in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
6.7 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Pn147.R35 2001
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Grade to
Up
Table of Content
Edited by Robert Mayhew with an Introduction by Peter Schwartz Introduction by Peter Schwartz Editor's Preface 1. Preliminary Remarks 2. Choosing a Subject and Theme 3. Judging One's Audience 4. Applying Philosophy without Preaching It 5. Creating an Outline 6. Writing the Draft: The Primacy of the Subconscious 7. Editing 8. Style 9. Book Reviews and Introductions 10. Writing a Book 11. Selecting a Title 12. Acquiring Ideas for Writing Appendix: Selected Outlines Used by Ayn Rand in Writing Articles Index
Copyright Date
2001
Topic
Style Manuals, Authorship, Référence, Composition & Creative Writing
Lccn
00-045666
Dewey Decimal
808/.02
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Genre
Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines

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by rjcolmedJun 24, 2007
The Art of Nonfiction
The most helpful chapter of this book was definitely Ch. 5 "Creating an Outline." Until now, I have spent my entire academic career writing essays without outlines and, consequently, putting myself through severe pain. This book helped me realize that writing is not somekind of voodoo or magic that only certain people are good at; It taught me that writing nonfiction is simply the translation of knowledge and fact into words, and the arrangement of those words into clear, concise sentences. I am extremely pleased with my purchase of "The Art of Nonfiction."
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by i1g9XkQKT5y@Del...Mar 08, 2007
Essential for anyone who is serious about writing well!
This book has greatly improved my ability to think about nonfiction writing. Rand thoroughly explains the method she has devised based entirely on the nature of man's mind. In so doing, she demystifies the art and makes the process a whole lot less painful! I strongly recommend it.

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