Writing a Book That Makes a Difference
There are countless would-be authors out there who would be thrilled to write a book, any book.Writing a Book That Makes a Differenceis not for them. It is for those writers ready to tackle what its author, Philip Gerard, calls the Big Book, "the book that will take the best that is in [them] and every bit of craft [they] can muster." ThinkThe Grapes of Wrath,Angela's Ashes,The Perfect Storm. Those with ambitions to write a book that will change their lives and the lives of their readers will find Gerard a wise companion, with guidance on choosing and researching your subject, discovering your themes, and building your book, be it fiction or nonfiction. Respect your subject, your material, yourself, and your reader, Gerard urges. Work with integrity, and don't let your experiences (or lack thereof) restrict you. According to Gerard, "No subject is off limits. To any writer. Ever."--Jane Steinberg--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.