Writing Your Life by Lou Willett Stanek
They all have stories to tell--of a rapturous first kiss, a life-altering moment of choice, or the shocking revelation of a long-guarded secret. And these stories are often as distinctive, fascinating, exciting and entertaining as those found in the memoirs and autobiographies that currently top the nation's bestseller lists. Students just need to know how to tell them best.
Veteran, writing teacher, lecturer, and author of So You Want to Write a Novel, Lou Willet Stanek can help students translate their joys and ordeals, thoughts and triumphs into superbly crafted nonfiction--taking them step-by-step through the writing process with care, encouragement, and expert advice. She shows how to unlock memories, create settings and scenes, portray major characters and dramatic events. And, she offers the key to finding a unique voice, and to presenting students' greatest charcter--themselves--without boring their readers or sounding egotistical.Complete with invaluable exercises, nuts-and-bolts techniques, and motivational tools, Writing Your Life is indispensible for every aspiring writer who wishes to mine the rich lode of his or her past for all the gems hidden there.
Stanek, Lou W.: - Lou Willett Stanek, a novelist, critic, and teacher, practices what she preaches. She bases her workshops on the theory described in this book. Dr. Stanek earned a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, an M.A. at Northwestern, and a B.A. from Eastern Illinois University. She also served as a trustee at Millikin University. A Midwesterner, Dr. Stanek now lives in New York and teaches writing at The New School of Social Research.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780380786251 |
| ISBN 10 | 0380786257 |
| Title | Writing Your Life |
| Author | Lou Willett Stanek |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2019-04-18 |
| Number of pages | 179 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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