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Material Type: | Government publication, State or province government publication |
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Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
John A Murray |
ISBN: | 0826330851 9780826330857 |
OCLC Number: | 1002136183 |
Notes: | Revised edition of: The Sierra Club nature writing handbook. ©1995. |
Description: | xii, 202 pages ; 22 cm |
Contents: | Ch. 1. Journal -- Ch. 2. Essay -- Ch. 3. Writing Process -- Ch. 4. Opening -- Ch. 5. Closing -- Ch. 6. Word Pictures -- Ch. 7. Figurative Language -- Ch. 8. Character and Dialogue -- Ch. 9. Story-Telling -- Ch. 10. Style -- Ch. 11. Fiction and Poetry -- Ch. 12. Revision -- Ch. 13. Research -- Ch. 14. Workshopping -- Ch. 15. Publication -- Ch. 16. Nature Writing and Environmental Activism |
Responsibility: | John A. Murray. |
Abstract:
Originally published by the Sierra Club in 1995, this handbook has already helped thousands of aspiring writers, scholars, and students share their experiences with nature and the outdoors. Using exercises and examples, John Murray covers genres, techniques, and publication issues. Also included are recommended readings, creative writing programs, and professional organisations.
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""Writing About Nature is an original, superbly organized and presented resource. "Writing About Nature is an excellent skill improvement guide which is highly recomended addition to any nature writer's instructional reference shelf or reading list." ""Writing About Nature" is an original, superbly organized and presented resource. "Writing About Nature" is an excellent skill-improvement guide which is a highly recomended addition to any nature writer's instructional reference shelf or reading list." Read more...
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