londondziban's review

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

tansybradshaw's review

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informative medium-paced

3.25

kjboldon's review against another edition

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5.0

This third edition with the readings is great. A great reference and source of prompts for CNF. Well worth upgrading to. I'd recommend doing the readings first, then advancing through the chapters and re-reading or referring to them as they're mentioned.

ren_dragon's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

lynnannwalsh's review

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hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

3.75

sofcr's review

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5.0

Even though memoir writing isn't my focus, this was a hugely helpful book. The tips on research essays, revising, and publishing were god-tier. Also, actual concrete tips on writing cover letters!

teamoxfordcomma's review

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challenging informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.75

One of (if not the) best-written/most enjoyable textbooks I've read thusfar.

These authors know their stuff. I learned so much about crafting creative nonfiction, and the try-it writing exercises are fantastic – they got me on the path I'm on when it comes to writing my semester chapbook, and they're just plain FUN. I am most definitely going to keep this around as a reference volume, and I think it's a phemomenal starting place for those new to CNF. 
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