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Writing about nature : a creative guide

Author: John A Murray
Publisher: Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, 2003
Edition/Format:  Print book : State or province government publication : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"A practical and inspirational guide, this handbook will help and encourage aspiring writers, scholars, students, or weekend backpackers - anyone who has experienced nature and the outdoors and is moved to express that experience and share it with others. Using exercises and examples, the author covers genres, techniques, and publication issues. He uses examples from such masters as Barry Lopez, Annie Dillard, Larry  Read more...
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Material Type: Government publication, State or province government publication
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.

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