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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Brenda Miller is a professor of English at Western Washington University and serves as editor in chief of the Bellingham Review. She is the author of Blessing of the Animals (EWU Press, 2009), which received the bronze medal in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award. Her work has received five Pushcart Prizes.
Suzanne Paola is a professor at Western Washington University. Awards for her books Body Toxic: An Environmental Memoir (2001) and A Mind Apart (2005), include a New York Times Notable Book, an American Book Award winner, a Library Journal Best Science book of the year, an Elle Reader's Choice finalist, and many others.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Assigned book in MFA program
This is a great book that provides examples of techniques used in creative nonfiction. I have been introduced to several craft books this year, and Tell It Slant stands out as one to which I often return. The information is incredibly accessible and interesting.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book! Smart and useful
Just finished Tell it Slant and am so excited to apply the concepts and tips to the book I am writing about my immigrant grandparents' odyssey to America in 1930. Ms. Paola was my professor in the 1990s and I was happy to see some of the advice and examples from literature that I remember from her courses then and so, so much more. A must have for any creative nonfiction writer.
4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I was looking for but very good for aspiring writers
Let me start by saying that this book is very well-written and an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to embark on the daunting task of becoming a writer/recorder of events. Its premise of "look for a viewpoint" from which to launch the story is something many published authors fail to do -- usually making a good story into a bad book. I am about to start a blog and associated website of a recently deceased artist/relative to "tell her story". I even had "a plan". Having read 'Tell It Slant' I scratched "the plan" as there was no frame of reference or common theme and direction. This book with make my project better.The only weakness in this book is the Try It section at the close of each chapter. I found them needing an increased breadth of scope -- narrowly targeted to an intermediate writer. I felt the authors could have included even one or two "novice" level try its or even one or two expert level ones, this would have been a 5-star work for me.Tell It Slant has MUCH to recommend it--a very worthwhile read. Buyer/reader beware: this book can change the way you write if you are willing to put in the practical work. I have found it also changes my experience in READING biographical and event reporting works as I now notice a distinctive viewpoint or lack thereof.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Memoir Resource
I'm happy to have this book in my library. Now the book is a broken in guide since my pages are marked in bright yellow marker,and notes are scratched into the margins. This book helps me stop and think about memoir, then spurs me on to keep writing.
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for an english class but rather than resell it after my class ended I decided to keep it for all of the useful tips it
Very helpful advice for writers new and old. Purchased for an english class but rather than resell it after my class ended I decided to keep it for all of the useful tips it contains. Very well written. Very happy with my purchase.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing aid no matter your development level!
Great text book with tons of writing prompts to choose from. If you have to get a book for class, this is a good one to be assigned.
4.0 out of 5 stars I am not much of a non-fiction writer but I like the tips and advice Brenda Miller offered about writing poetry and fiction. Most of the book is about creative non-fiction and how to write non-fiction essays. I am actually writing a critical essay plus a creative fiction or poetry essay.
I would recommend this book two anyone who is very interested and passionate about essay writing and writing creative non-fiction.
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written... authors are practitioners and that is always a plus.
Excellent book on teaching folks how to write creative nonfiction! I'm teaching a small group in our NW Iowa town and the overviews and exercises have helped, along with Natalie Goldberg's book Writing Down the Bones.
Outdated
The book has some value, but gets a low review because it is so outdated as to be not worth buying, even for a low price. My mistake for not noticing it was published in the 1990s.I subsequently bought the most recent edition.
Companion website for this book is no longer available.
The book is very readable and contains some good advice. Only three stars though; there are numerous references within for further information available on a dedicated Tell It Slant' website which no longer exists in its intended form. Rather annoying.
Boring book great shape
Perfect for my boring class.
Great service!
Book quality was great, exactly as order, with timely delivery. I would recommend.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Brenda Miller is a professor of English at Western Washington University and serves as editor in chief of the Bellingham Review. She is the author of Blessing of the Animals (EWU Press, 2009), which received the bronze medal in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award. Her work has received five Pushcart Prizes.
Suzanne Paola is a professor at Western Washington University. Awards for her books Body Toxic: An Environmental Memoir (2001) and A Mind Apart (2005), include a New York Times Notable Book, an American Book Award winner, a Library Journal Best Science book of the year, an Elle Reader's Choice finalist, and many others.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Assigned book in MFA program
This is a great book that provides examples of techniques used in creative nonfiction. I have been introduced to several craft books this year, and Tell It Slant stands out as one to which I often return. The information is incredibly accessible and interesting.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book! Smart and useful
Just finished Tell it Slant and am so excited to apply the concepts and tips to the book I am writing about my immigrant grandparents' odyssey to America in 1930. Ms. Paola was my professor in the 1990s and I was happy to see some of the advice and examples from literature that I remember from her courses then and so, so much more. A must have for any creative nonfiction writer.
4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I was looking for but very good for aspiring writers
Let me start by saying that this book is very well-written and an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to embark on the daunting task of becoming a writer/recorder of events. Its premise of "look for a viewpoint" from which to launch the story is something many published authors fail to do -- usually making a good story into a bad book. I am about to start a blog and associated website of a recently deceased artist/relative to "tell her story". I even had "a plan". Having read 'Tell It Slant' I scratched "the plan" as there was no frame of reference or common theme and direction. This book with make my project better.The only weakness in this book is the Try It section at the close of each chapter. I found them needing an increased breadth of scope -- narrowly targeted to an intermediate writer. I felt the authors could have included even one or two "novice" level try its or even one or two expert level ones, this would have been a 5-star work for me.Tell It Slant has MUCH to recommend it--a very worthwhile read. Buyer/reader beware: this book can change the way you write if you are willing to put in the practical work. I have found it also changes my experience in READING biographical and event reporting works as I now notice a distinctive viewpoint or lack thereof.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Memoir Resource
I'm happy to have this book in my library. Now the book is a broken in guide since my pages are marked in bright yellow marker,and notes are scratched into the margins. This book helps me stop and think about memoir, then spurs me on to keep writing.
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for an english class but rather than resell it after my class ended I decided to keep it for all of the useful tips it
Very helpful advice for writers new and old. Purchased for an english class but rather than resell it after my class ended I decided to keep it for all of the useful tips it contains. Very well written. Very happy with my purchase.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing aid no matter your development level!
Great text book with tons of writing prompts to choose from. If you have to get a book for class, this is a good one to be assigned.
4.0 out of 5 stars I am not much of a non-fiction writer but I like the tips and advice Brenda Miller offered about writing poetry and fiction. Most of the book is about creative non-fiction and how to write non-fiction essays. I am actually writing a critical essay plus a creative fiction or poetry essay.
I would recommend this book two anyone who is very interested and passionate about essay writing and writing creative non-fiction.
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written... authors are practitioners and that is always a plus.
Excellent book on teaching folks how to write creative nonfiction! I'm teaching a small group in our NW Iowa town and the overviews and exercises have helped, along with Natalie Goldberg's book Writing Down the Bones.
Outdated
The book has some value, but gets a low review because it is so outdated as to be not worth buying, even for a low price. My mistake for not noticing it was published in the 1990s.I subsequently bought the most recent edition.
Companion website for this book is no longer available.
The book is very readable and contains some good advice. Only three stars though; there are numerous references within for further information available on a dedicated Tell It Slant' website which no longer exists in its intended form. Rather annoying.
Boring book great shape
Perfect for my boring class.
Great service!
Book quality was great, exactly as order, with timely delivery. I would recommend.
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