A self made of words : crafting a distinctive persona in nonfiction writing
Klaus, Carl H.2013
Book
Confident or fretful, solemn or sassy, tough or tender, casual or formal: the self you project in writing—your persona—is the byproduct of numerous decisions you make about what to say and how to say it. Though any single word or phrase or sentence might make little difference within the scope of an entire essay or book, collectively they create an impression of who you are or seem to be—an impression that’s sure to influence how readers respond to your work. Thus it’s essential to take charge of how you come across on the page, to craft an appropriate persona for whatever you’re writing, whether it’s a personal essay, a blog, a technical report, a letter to the editor, or a memoir. In this wise and ingenious little guide, noted essayist Carl Klaus shows you how to adapt your self to the needs of such varied nonfiction, by varying his own persona to illustrate the distinctive effect produced by each aspect and element of writing.
Main title:
Author:
Imprint:
Iowa City : University of Iowa Press, 2013.
Collation:
xii, 86 pages ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Your self in writing -- Elements of writing and your self.
ISBN:
9781609381943 (pbk acidfree paper)1609381947 (pbk acidfree paper)
Dewey class:
808.02
LC class:
PN218
Language:
English
BRN:
124605
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Literature | LITER 808.02 KLAU | Available |
| Library at the Dock | -Literature | LITER 808.02 KLAU | Available |