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Storycraft, Second Edition

The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction
By Jack Hart
Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
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Jack Hart, a master writing coach and former managing editor of the Oregonian, presents Storycraft, Second Edition as the definitive guide to crafting narrative nonfiction. Drawing on decades of experience coaching Pulitzer Prize-winning narratives, Hart explores the art of storytelling as seen in the works of noted writers like David Grann and John McPhee. This updated edition expands to include podcasting and recent storytelling research, enriched with numerous new examples illustrating effective narrative nonfiction techniques.
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This book is ideal for aspiring and established writers, journalists, and anyone interested in mastering the craft of narrative nonfiction and long-form storytelling, including podcast creators seeking to enhance their narrative skills.

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Jack Hart, master writing coach and former managing editor of the Oregonian, has guided several Pulitzer Prize–winning narratives to publication. Since its publication in 2011, his book Storycraft has become the definitive guide to crafting narrative nonfiction. This is the book to read to learn the art of storytelling as embodied in the work of writers such as David Grann, Mary Roach, Tracy Kidder, and John McPhee.

In this new edition, Hart has expanded the book’s range to delve into podcasting and has incorporated new insights from recent research into storytelling and the brain. He has also added dozens of new examples that illustrate effective narrative nonfiction.

This edition of Storycraft is also paired with Wordcraft, a new incarnation of Hart’s earlier book A Writer’s Coach, now also available from Chicago.

Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing

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Praised as "instructive and essential," Storycraft is acclaimed for its engaging and wise guidance on the writer’s craft. Susan Orlean calls it a "secret set of blueprints" that is wonderful to read and learn from. Roy Peter Clark credits Hart with inspiring better narrative writing across America, while Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lane DeGregory calls it a "master class in narrative nonfiction" suitable for both novices and veterans. Reviewers highlight Hart’s ability to make the best writing even better with this updated edition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226736921

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Edition: Second Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 320

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Education & Reference Jack Hart Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing

About the Author

Jack Hart is an author, writing coach, and former managing editor at the Oregonian. He has taught at six universities and served as the acting dean at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.

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