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Writing about Nature A Creative Guide

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ISBN-10: 0826330851

ISBN-13: 9780826330857

Edition: 2003 (Revised)

Authors: John A. Murray

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Originally published by the Sierra Club in 1995, this handbook has already helped thousands of aspiring writers, scholars, and students share their experiences with nature and the outdoors. Using exercises and examples, John Murray covers genres, techniques, and publication issues. He uses examples from such masters as Barry Lopez, Annie Dillard, Larry McMurtry, Edward Abbey, Ernest Hemingway, and Henry David Thoreau. Also included are recommended readings, a directory of creative writing programs, professional organisations for writers, and a directory of environmental organisations. This revised edition includes a new chapter on nature writing and environmental activism.
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Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Publication date: 12/15/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 214
Size: 5.40" wide x 8.50" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

John Murray is the editor of numerous nature anthologies, such as "Out among the Wolves", "The Great Bear" & "Nature's New Voices". Most recently, he is the author of the acclaimed book "Cinema Southwest". He lives in Denver.

Revised Preface to the 2003 Edition
The Journal
The Essay
The Writing Process
The Opening
The Closing
Word Pictures
Figurative Language
Character and Dialogue
Story-Telling
Style
Fiction and Poetry
Revision
Research
Workshopping
Publication
Nature Writing and Environmental Activism
Appendix
Recommended Readings
Creative Writing Programs
Environmental Organizations
Writing Conferences
References Cited
Index