The Art of Nonfiction: A Guide for Writers and Readers by Ayn Rand (English) Pap

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Offers 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.

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A remarkable series of lectures on the art of creating effective nonfiction by one of the 20th century's most profound writers and thinkers--now available for the first time in print.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 unconscious minds. From choosing a subject to polishing a draft to mastering an individual writing style--for authors of theoretical works or those leaning toward journalistic reporting--this crucial resource introduces the words and ideas of one of our most enduring authors to a new generation.

Author Biography

Born February 2, 1905, Ayn Rand published her first novel, We the Living, in 1936. Anthem followed in 1938. It was with the publication of The Fountainhead (1943) and Atlas Shrugged (1957) that she achieved her spectacular success. Rand's unique philosophy, Objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, The Virtues of Selfishness, and Capitalism- The Unknown Ideal. They are all available in Signet editions, as is the magnificent statement of her artistic credo, The Romantic Manifesto.

Table of Contents

Edited by Robert Mayhew with an Introduction by Peter SchwartzIntroduction by Peter SchwartzEditor's Preface1. Preliminary Remarks2. Choosing a Subject and Theme3. Judging One's Audience4. Applying Philosophy without Preaching It5. Creating an Outline6. Writing the Draft: The Primacy of the Subconscious7. Editing8. Style9. Book Reviews and Introductions10. Writing a Book11. Selecting a Title12. Acquiring Ideas for WritingAppendix: Selected Outlines Used by Ayn Rand in Writing ArticlesIndex

Details ISBN0452282314 Author Peter Schwartz Short Title ART OF NONFICTION Language English ISBN-10 0452282314 ISBN-13 9780452282315 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 808.02 Year 2001 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781433271786 Imprint Plume Residence St. Petersburg, RUR Birth 1905 Death 1982 Subtitle A Guide for Writers and Readers DOI 10.1604/9780452282315 US Release Date 2001-02-01 UK Release Date 2001-02-01 Pages 208 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2001-02-01 Audience General NZ Release Date 2001-01-31 AU Release Date 2001-01-31 We've got this

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