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A Field Guide For Immersion Writing: Memoir, Journalism, And Travel
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For Centuries Writers Have Used Participatory Experience As A Lens Through Which To Better See The World At Large And As A Means Of Exploring The Self. Considering Various Types Of Participatory Writing As Different Strains Of One Styleimmersion Writingrobin Hemley Offers New Perspectives And Practical Advice For Writers Of This Nonfiction Genre.Immersion Writing Can Be Broken Down Into The Broad Categories Of Travel Writing, Immersion Memoir, And Immersion Journalism. Using The Work Of Such Authors As Barbara Ehrenreich, Hunter S. Thompson, Ted Conover, A. J. Jacobs, Nellie Bly, Julio Cortazar, And James Agee, Hemley Examines These Three Major Types Of Immersion Writing And Further Identifies The Subcategories Of The Quest, The Experiment, The Investigation, The Infiltration, And The Reenactment. Included In The Book Are Helpful Exercises, Models For Immersion Writing, And A Chapter On One Of The Most Fraught Subjects For Nonfiction Writersthe Ethics And Legalities Of Writing About Other People.A Field Guide For Immersion Writing Recalibrates And Redefines The Way Writers Approach Their Relationship To Their Subjects. Suitable For Beginners And Advanced Writers, The Book Provides An Enlightening, Provocative, And Often Amusing Look At The Ways In Which Nonfiction Writers Engage With The World Around Them.A Friends Fund Publication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Field Guide for Immersion Writing' about? A: The book explores the concept of immersion writing, focusing on memoir, journalism, and travel as key areas. It provides insights on how writers can use their participatory experiences to enhance their writing.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Robin Hemley, who offers practical advice and perspectives on immersion writing, drawing on examples from various renowned authors.
- Q: What types of writing does the book cover? A: It covers various types of immersion writing, including travel writing, immersion memoir, and immersion journalism, along with subcategories like quest, experiment, investigation, infiltration, and reenactment.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'A Field Guide for Immersion Writing' is suitable for both beginners and advanced writers, providing valuable insights regardless of experience level.
- Q: What can I expect to find in this book? A: The book includes practical exercises, models for immersion writing, and discussions on ethics and legalities in nonfiction writing, aimed at enhancing the reader's writing skills.
- Q: How long is 'A Field Guide for Immersion Writing'? A: The book has a total of 192 pages, providing ample content to explore the nuances of immersion writing.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2012.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: It falls under the category of Rhetoric, focusing on the art and technique of writing.
- Q: Does the book discuss the ethics of writing about other people? A: Yes, it includes a chapter dedicated to the ethics and legalities of writing about real individuals, which is an important consideration for nonfiction writers.