Art Of Nonfiction: A Guide For Writers And Readers; Author: Rand, Ayn; Introduction: Schwartz, Peter; Paperback

Author: Rand, Ayn; Introduction: Schwartz, Peter
Paperback
192 pages
Published: March 2001
Penguin Putnam Inc USA
ISBN: 0452282314

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 subconscious mind. From choosing a subject to polishing a draft to mastering an individual writing style -- for authors of theoOffers a step-by-step study of the nonfiction writing process, discussing the psychological facets of writing, the roles of the subconcious and conscious minds, and developing a personal writing style.