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Lives and letters; a history of literary biography in England and America / by Altick, Richard D.(Richard Daniel),1915-2008.(CARDINAL)125806;
Subjects: Biography as a literary form.;
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The biographer's craft / by Lomask, Milton.(CARDINAL)137661;
Bibliography: pages 181-189.
Subjects: Biography as a literary form.;
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Writing lives : principia biographica / by Edel, Leon,1907-1997.(CARDINAL)138944;
Bibliography: pages 248-259.
Subjects: Biography as a literary form.;
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The art of biography / by Thayer, William Roscoe,1859-1923.(CARDINAL)122559;
"A short list of books": pages 149-155.
Subjects: Biography as a literary form.;
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Telling lives, the biographer's art by Edel, Leon,1907-1997.; Pachter, Marc.;
Subjects: Biography as a literary form.;
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To our children's children : preserving family histories for generations to come / by Greene, Bob.(CARDINAL)127902; Fulford, D. G.(CARDINAL)372013;
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biography as a literary form.; Oral biography.;
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You can make history! : 10 easy steps for young writers to publish a life story / by Alva, Rosemary Emma.;
Subjects: Authorship.; Biography as a literary form.;
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The complete guide to writing biographies / by Schwarz, Ted,1945-(CARDINAL)141590;
1. Why a biography -- The subject's name can see your book, even if you are an unknown. Biographies are among the most popular books being sold. Biographies frequently become best sellers, even for new authors -- 2. Selecting a subject -- Types of biographies. Some of your best subjects are dead. The business side of planning your biography. Understanding what publishers seek in your proposal. Pleasing the marketing department in order to make your sale -- 3. Gaining the cooperation of the as-told-to subject -- The wonderful book that lists almost everyone who is "anyone." -- Contacting the rich, the famous, and the colorful. Timing your approach so they say "yes," even to a first-time author. Preparing a mutually satisfactory agreement -- 4. Beginning the research -- The Freedom of Information Act -- legal access to all those "dirty little secrets." Finding and interviewing living witnesses. Finding and effectively using newspaper and magazine articles about your subject -- 5. Library research -- Discovering the hidden resources within your library. Finding and using specialized libraries -- 6. Conducting interviews -- Now that he or she has agreed to talk, what do I ask? Planning each session. Essential equipment. Interviewing primary sources, including the subject of an as-told-to book. Breaking the ice -- 7. Biographies for children -- Choosing a subject. Honesty is the only policy if you want to be published. Style and format. Recreating scenes and dialogue where critical. Editors tell you what they are seeking -- 8. How can you say that about them? -- How far should you go in telling the "dirty little secrets"? How to know if it's legal. Understanding libel. You can say it, but should you? -- the issue of ethics -- 9. Writing the biography -- The hardest part -- finding the right opening. Anecdotes make your book readable. The use of flashbacks to make time sequences more interesting. When and how to use quotes. Writing tricks of the trade -- 10. How to market your biography -- Do you really need an agent? And how to get along without one. Understanding the marketplace for your book. Identifying the right potential publishers. Tricks for a proper presentation -- simple chapters, manuscript appearance, and other details -- 11. Understanding the contract -- Do you really need a lawyer? Royalties vs. work-for-hire arrangements. Determining your expenses. Planning a fair collaboration. Understanding the advance, royalty payments, and subrights sales. Reading the contract so that you are in control.
Subjects: Authorship.; Biography as a literary form.;
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Golden codgers; biographical speculations. by Ellmann, Richard,1918-1987.(CARDINAL)144535;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Biographies.; Biography as a literary form.; Authors;
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Biography and biographies; hints and indications. by Bay, J. Christian(Jens Christian),1871-1962.(CARDINAL)187003;
Subjects: Bibliographies.; Biography; Biography as a literary form.;
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