Writing about Nature

Originally published by the Sierra Club in 1995, this handbook has already helped thousands of aspiring writers, scholars, and students share their experiences with nature and the outdoors. Using exercises and examples, John Murray covers genres, techniques, and publication issues. He uses examples from such masters as Barry Lopez, Annie Dillard, Larry McMurtry, Edward Abbey, Ernest Hemingway, and Henry David Thoreau. Also included are recommended readings, a directory of creative writing programs, professional organisations for writers, and a directory of environmental organisations. This revised edition includes a new chapter on nature writing and environmental activism.

ISBN	0826330851	Pages	202
ISBN13	9780826330857 (What's this?)	Volumes	1
Publisher	University of New Mexico Press	Weight (grammes)	288
Imprint	University of New Mexico Press	Published in	Albuquerque, NM
Format	Paperback	Height (mm)	200
Publication date	15 Dec 2003	Width (mm)	150
Library of Congress	QH14.M87 2	Spine width (mm)	17
DEWEY	808.066508	Academic level	General
DEWEY edition	DC21

	Revised Preface to the 2003 Edition
Ch. 1	The Journal	1
Ch. 2	The Essay	11
Ch. 3	The Writing Process	23
Ch. 4	The Opening	35
Ch. 5	The Closing	47
Ch. 6	Word Pictures	59
Ch. 7	Figurative Language	73
Ch. 8	Character and Dialogue	87
Ch. 9	Story-Telling	95
Ch. 10	Style	105
Ch. 11	Fiction and Poetry	115
Ch. 12	Revision	129
Ch. 13	Research	137
Ch. 14	Workshopping	149
Ch. 15	Publication	159
Ch. 16	Nature Writing and Environmental Activism	171
	App.: Recommended Readings	179
	App.: Creative Writing Programs	180
	App.: Environmental Organizations	182
	App.: Writing Conferences	184
	App.: References Cited	188
	Index	192

""Writing About Nature" is an original, superbly organized and presented resource. "Writing About Nature" is an excellent skill-improvement guide which is a highly recomended addition to any nature writer's instructional reference shelf or reading list."

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