The joy of writing : a guide for writers, disguised as a literary memoir
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Berton, Pierre, 1920-2004 > Authorship. Authorship. |
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Literature. |
- ISBN: 0385659970
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Physical Description
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317 pages : illustrations - Publisher [Toronto] : Doubleday Canada, [2003]
- Copyright ©2003
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 34.95 |
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The Joy of Writing : A Guide for Writers Disguised As a Literary Memoir
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The Joy of Writing : A Guide for Writers Disguised As a Literary Memoir
Drawing on his fifty years as an award-winning journalist and author of some of the finest books on Canadian history, Pierre Berton has written a witty and practical guide for writers. With almost every book a bestseller, clearly this writer knows what it takes to succeed in the publishing world. From the all-important rule of "knowing your audience" and other essential writing tips to down-to-earth advice on dealing with agents, publishers, and editors,The Joy of Writingcovers every aspect of non-fiction writing and includes interviews with twenty-seven of Canada's leading writers. Illustrated with more than thirty manuscript pages from Pierre Berton's own works. Includes Interviews With: Alex Barris ⢠Ted Barris ⢠Jack Batten ⢠Fred Bodsworth ⢠June Callwood ⢠Stevie Cameron ⢠Robert Collins ⢠Elaine Dewar ⢠Will Ferguson ⢠Trent Frayne ⢠Bob Fulford ⢠Charlotte Gray ⢠Richard Gwyn ⢠Stephen Kimber ⢠Ken McGoogan ⢠Roy McGregor ⢠Linda McQuaig ⢠Farley Mowat ⢠Knowlton Nash ⢠Peter Newman ⢠Stephanie Nolen ⢠John Sawatsky ⢠Russell Smith ⢠Edna Staebler ⢠Walter Stewart ⢠Betty Jane Wylie ⢠Jan Wong