The Art of Nonfiction

A Guide for Writers and Readers

By: Ayn Rand

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Paperback | 1 February 2001 | Edition Number 1

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A remarkable series of lectures on the art of creating effective nonfiction by one of the 20th century's most profound writers and thinkers--now available for the first time in print.

Culled from sixteen informal lectures Ayn Rand delivered to a select audience in the late 1960s, this remarkable work offers indispensable guidance to the aspiring writer of nonfiction while providing readers with a fascinating discourse on art and creation. Based on the concept that the ability to create quality nonfiction is a skill that can be learned like any other, The Art of Nonfiction takes readers through the writing process, step-by-step, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way.

In these edited transcripts, Rand discusses the psychological aspects of writing, and the different roles played by the conscious and unconscious minds. From choosing a subject to polishing a draft to mastering an individual writing style--for authors of theoretical works or those leaning toward journalistic reporting--this crucial resource introduces the words and ideas of one of our most enduring authors to a new generation.

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Non-Fiction Language & Linguistics Reference, Dictionaries & Guides Creative Writing & Creative Writing Guides Philosophy Literature, Poetry & Plays History & Criticism of Literature General Literary Studies Literary Reference Works Literary Theory Writing & Editing Guides Journalistic Style Guides

Introduction	p. vii
Editor's Preface	p. xi
Preliminary Remarks	p. 1
Choosing a Subject and Theme	p. 7
Judging One's Audience	p. 18
Applying Philosophy Without Preaching It	p. 27
Creating an Outline	p. 41
Writing the Draft: The Primacy of the Subconscious	p. 57
Editing	p. 88
Style	p. 105
Book Reviews and Introductions	p. 145
Writing a Book	p. 158
Selecting a Title	p. 168
Acquiring Ideas for Writing	p. 174
Selected Outlines Used by Ayn Rand in Writing Articles	p. 183
Index	p. 189
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