GOOD PROSE: THE ART OF NONFICTION By Tracy Kidder & Richard Todd

Tracy Kidder, writer of award-winning books like The Soul of the New Machine, House, and Among School Children and his long-time editor, Richard Todd (not the Jets QB) write about their writing relationship. Topics include style, grammar, memoirs, essays, and the editing process. Tracy Kidder shows how he takes a book from idea to published text. Richard Todd shows what editors really do (at least, what the good ones do). If you’re interested in improving your writing skills, Kidder and Todd provide valuable commentary. There’s also a nice appendix of useful writing guides. GRADE: A

8 thoughts on “GOOD PROSE: THE ART OF NONFICTION By Tracy Kidder & Richard Todd

    1. george Post author

      Jeff, Kidder & Todd share their writing experiences and wisdom. Anyone interested in the writing process should take a look at GOOD PROSE.

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  1. Cap'n Bob

    Of course Todd is not the quarterback. He’s the Englishman who starred in The Hasty Heart and Rob Roy. Good thing I’m here to keep things straight.

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    1. george Post author

      Rick, you’ll really like Tracy Kidder’s HOUSE. My FFB will pop up around midnight. Art Scott and other Wodehouse fans will like tomorrow’s post.

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