You Can't Make This Stuff Up The Complete Guide to Writing Creative Nonfiction--from Memoir to Literary Journalism and Everything in Between

<b>From "the godfather behind creative nonfiction" (<i>Vanity Fair</i>) comes this indispensable how-to for nonfiction writers of all levels and genres, "reminiscent of Stephen King's fiction handbook <i>On Writing</i>" (<i>Kirkus</i>).</b></br></br> Whether you're writing a rags-to-riches tell-all memoir or literary journalism, telling true stories well is hard work. In <i>You Can't Make This Stuff Up</i>, Lee Gutkind, the go-to expert for all things creative nonfiction, offers his unvarnished wisdom to help you craft the best writing possible. </br></br> Frank, to-the-point, and always entertaining, Gutkind describes and illustrates every aspect of the genre. Invaluable tools and exercises illuminate key steps, from defining a concept and establishing a writing process to the final product. Offering new ways of understanding the genre, this practical guidebook will help you thoroughly expand and stylize your work.