James A. Michener's Writer's Handbook: Explorations in Writing and Publishing [Unknown Binding]

James A. Michener (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 1992

One of America's foremost authors describes the process of writing and publishing a book in this invaluable step-by-step guide for writers, editors, and book lovers.

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One of America's foremost authors describes the process of writing and publishing a book in this invaluable step-by-step guide for writers, editors, and book lovers.

Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 180 pages
• Publisher: Random House; 1 edition (August 25, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679741267
• ISBN-13: 978-0679741268
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,274,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not what it is marketed as, January 29, 2001

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This review is from: James A. Michener's Writer's Handbook: Explorations in Writing and Publishing

This is a great insight into one of the great writers of our time. This book shows how he works. As a handbook for the upcoming writer, it's only value is in seeing how one of the masters works. though it does not "help" new writers, it is a valuable book because it shows the process michener takes.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource, January 16, 2012

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Lynn (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: James A. Michener's Writer's Handbook: Explorations in Writing and Publishing (Hardcover)

This book is an excellent resource for me, and one I'll refer to often. The information on research methods, and especially editing, are invaluable. I've been writing for many years, and found I still have so much to learn.

9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Michener's Writer's Guide, May 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: James A. Michener's Writer's Handbook: Explorations in Writing and Publishing

I found this book to be of no help to me as a writer whatsoever. It is mostly an account of how Michener has written, edited, and published his own works with very little suggestions for others. It is page after page after page of typed, retyped, highlighted, and scratched-out texts of his works; pages of scrawling, unintelligible handwritten notes (by Michener in his writing process). More directed at getting a work published than on writing techniques and so forth.