{"product_id":"9780071781787","title":"Tell It Slant, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive stars for \u003ci\u003eTell It Slant\u003c\/i\u003e ... An enlightening, comprehensive, and very satisfying text on writing and shaping creative nonfiction.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eSheila Bender,\u003c\/b\u003e editor and publisher of writingitreal.com and author of \u003ci\u003eWriting and Publishing Personal Essays\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen the poet Emily Dickinson wrote, \"Tell all the Truth but tell it Slant,\" she provided today’s writers of creative nonfiction some sound advice: tell the truth but don’t become mere transcribers of day-to-day life. Whether you are writing a memoir or researched essay, the award-winning authors will guide you along the journey, using intensive instruction and an abundance of writing exercises. You will learn how to find a distinctive voice, use prompts to get started and keep writing, discover stories in impossible places, tackle (and enjoy) background research, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis second edition includes a new chapter on publication--print, digital; an update on “The Particular Challenges of Creative Nonfiction” chapter to include references to James Frey and other controversies regarding nonfiction ethics; and an expanded resource section and bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076888674544,"sku":"9780071781787","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071781787_p0.jpg?v=1763637097","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071781787","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}