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The Art of Creative Nonfiction (Ebook)

The Art of Creative Nonfiction (Ebook)

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Our take on the The Art of Creative Nonfiction (Ebook)

Lee Gutkind's guide to writing and selling creative nonfiction, the genre he helped name and champion as founding editor of Creative Nonfiction magazine. The 224-page book covers how to find a subject, focus and structure a piece, build scene and character, and get the work published. It suits new and mid-career writers who want craft instruction plus a practical view of the market. Compared with broader writing manuals, it stays tightly on the nonfiction form and leans on Gutkind's own reporting and editing experience rather than exercises alone.

Best forNew writers trying creative nonfiction for the first timeJournalists moving into essay and memoirMFA and workshop studentsWriters who want publishing guidance, not just craft theory
Pros
  • Written by the founding editor of Creative Nonfiction magazine
  • Covers both craft and the business of getting published
  • Short, focused chapters at 224 pages
  • Concrete advice on focusing and structuring a piece
  • Draws on the author's own reporting and editing work
Cons
  • Examples and market advice reflect an earlier publishing era
  • Light on hands-on exercises compared with workshop-style guides
  • Some readers find the tone more instructional than inspiring
  • Limited coverage of online and digital publishing

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The Art of Creative Nonfiction (Ebook) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $10.26 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 8 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Writers and teachers treat it as a solid, readable introduction to the form, often assigned in classes. Praise centers on Gutkind's authority and the practical structure advice; criticism targets dated market information and a dry tone.

What people mention
  • Craft advicePraisedReaders value the concrete tips on finding a focus and structuring a piece.
  • Author authorityPraisedGutkind's role in the genre gives the book credibility with teachers and students.
  • Publishing guidanceMixedSome find the market advice useful; others say it reflects an older publishing landscape.
  • ExercisesCriticisedReaders wanting prompts and drills find fewer than in workshop-style guides.
  • ToneMixedSome call it clear and direct; others find it dry.

Specifications

Author Name
Lee Gutkind
Binding Type
Paperback
Book Format Type
Paperback
Educational Level
Higher
Educational Subject
Creative Nonfiction
Educational Highlights
Tips for focusing and structuring a piece for maximum effectiveness
Main Genre
Non-Fiction

Questions and answers

Is this good for a beginner?
Yes. It assumes little prior knowledge and explains the form from the ground up. Writers with experience may find the early chapters basic.
Does it cover getting published?
Yes, the subtitle promises writing and selling the literature of reality, and the book addresses markets and submission. Treat the market details as background rather than current listings.
How does it compare with other creative nonfiction guides?
It is shorter and more focused on the genre itself than general writing manuals. It offers less in the way of exercises than workshop-oriented books.
Is it useful for a class?
It is commonly assigned in college and MFA courses, and the chapter structure works for weekly reading.
What is included?
One paperback, 224 pages, in English, published by Trade Paper Press.
Where is the The Art of Creative Nonfiction (Ebook) cheapest?
At Walmart, for $10.26, 46% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the The Art of Creative Nonfiction (Ebook)?
8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Half Price Books, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble.

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Subgenre
Creative Nonfiction
Book Author
Lee Gutkind
Book Language
English
Book Publisher
Trade Paper Press
Book Dimensions
15.24 x 1.6 x 22.86 cm
Book Weight
0.87 lbs
Page Count
224
Publisher
Trade Paper Press
Age Range
ADULT
Original Language
English
Translated Language
No
Academic Level
Higher
Typical Users
Writers