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The Art of Nonfiction
The Art of Nonfiction: A Guide for Writers and Readers | Ayn Rand
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A remarkable series of lectures on the art of creating effective nonfiction by one of the 20th century's most profound writers and thinkers--now available for the first time in print. Culled from sixteen informal lectures Ayn Rand delivered to a select audience in the late 1960s, this remarkable work offers indispensable guidance to the aspiring writer of nonfiction while providing readers with a fascinating discourse on art and creation. Based on the concept that the ability to create quality nonfiction is a skill that can be learned like any other, The Art of Nonfiction takes readers through the writing process, step-by-step, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way. In these edited transcripts, Rand discusses the psychological aspects of writing, and the different roles played by the conscious and unconscious minds. From choosing a subject to polishing a draft to mastering an individual writing style--for authors of theoretical works or those leaning toward journalistic reporting--this crucial resource introduces the words and ideas of one of our most enduring authors to a new generation.
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Suzze
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Last night I declared my 2019 to be my year of nonfiction. Today I see this challenge from @Riveted_Reader_Melissa and it is perfect! Can‘t wait to join in. #Nonfiction2019

Riveted_Reader_Melissa So happy to have you join us, glad you saw something that worked for you this year! 5y
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BookwormAHN
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My #2018NFBE is here. Yea! Thank you @RainyDayReading I can't waite to open it 😸
#2018nonfictionbookexchange @inwhichHeikereadsharder

heikemarie Soooooon!! 6y
RainyDayReading I hope you like what‘s in it! I laughed so hard when I found out you were my pen pal as well since I had been stalking you for this swap! 🤣 6y
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BookladyOnTheMove
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I can't wait to send this out tomorrow! What a pleasure to select and share books. #2018NFBE @inwhichHeikereadsharder

heikemarie Lovely paper as well! 6y
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Kappadeemom
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Going out today to a place up north! @inwhichHeikereadsharder #nonfictionbookexchange

heikemarie Thank you! Can‘t wait! 6y
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alisiakae
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My #2018NFBE box is heading out to its recipient @kiminreverse today, hopefully you will receive it by the end of this week!

Also going in the mail is the #JuniorReaders traveling book, headed to @Mommamanzi ‘s house!

#nonfictionbookexchange

Cinfhen Beautiful photo🤩🤩🤩 6y
silentrequiem Gorgeous card! 6y
kiminreverse Ahhh, I can't wait! 6y
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alisiakae @kiminreverse I had a lot of fun shopping for you! 😃😃😃 📚 6y
SilversReviews That is gorgeous. 6y
kiminreverse Your box arrived safely today! It's at my mom's house because packages tend to walk away at my actual address, but I'll pick it up soon. 6y
alisiakae @kiminreverse I‘m glad it got there safely! Have you lived in the Pgh area for long? I graduated from Pitt, and my younger sister is currently at Duquesne. 😃 6y
heikemarie Lovely card and glad it arrived safely! 6y
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Mdargusch
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So sorry I forgot to post this @RachelO ! I was showing it to @Reviewsbylola today and realized my mistake. 🙄 I‘m so excited to open it! Thank you! #2018NFBE

emilyhaldi 😄👏🏻❣️ 6y
rockpools 😁Yay! It arrived in record time - I thought it'd be touch and go if it got to you! 6y
Reviewsbylola 🙌🏻🎉🙌🏻🎉 6y
LeahBergen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
heikemarie Wonderful, so glad it got there safe! 6y
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ElishaLovesBooks
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My #2018NFBE box should be going out today @4thhouseontheleft 💕💕 I couldn‘t help myself- I added a few extra goodies! I am excited for you to get it!!

alisiakae Yay!! I can‘t wait!! Thank you! ❣️❣️❣️ 6y
heikemarie Thanks for posting! Looking forward to opening day to see!! 6y
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RainyDayReading
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Look what showed up! My #nonfictionbookexchange package! I can‘t wait to open it! Thank you so much Jess! Guess this means I should work on sending mine out pretty soon too huh? 😅 The challenge: Finding wrapping paper that does not say Happy Birthday or Merry Christmas 🤔

Librarybelle So glad it arrived! I packed this in the post office, so completely forgot to put my username on the box, like I usually do. At least I remembered to mark it #litsy ! 6y
RainyDayReading @Librarybelle No worries! I‘ve almost forgotten to do that a few times xD It‘s just sitting on my desk now teasing me 🤣 6y
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Simona
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Happy Litten here 🙋‍♀️ @LeahBergen 😘 And how am I supposed to forget about this package until March 15, because I‘m absolutely prepared for opening!?!
#2018Nonfictionbookexchange #2018nfbe

LeahBergen Oh my God!! I‘m so glad it got there quickly this time. I was so worried! 😬 6y
Simona ❤️❤️❤️There is no more reason to worry😘 Thank you @LeahBergen 🙏I can't wait for March 15 and I must admit, that I am in a serious temptation this time ... struggle is real 🤯 6y
LeahBergen I was so panicked to get it in the post that I didn‘t even put a card in with it. That‘s the first time Ive done that. Sorry! 6y
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Simona Don't worry about it, believe me, I understands you. After our ‘debacle‘ with post services I‘m always in panic and this is the story of my exchanges - packing in a panic, but in the end I always something forget, or I don‘t write # or something... so, there‘s no need to be sorry about card ...... because I have the BOOKS 🤭😘😜😘🤣😘😇😘 @LeahBergen (edited) 6y
LeahBergen 😂😂 6y
heikemarie I hope you‘ve been ignoring well - just a little while longer!! 6y
Simona @inwhichHeikereadsharder I was a very good girl, but this last week will be loooong ... 6y
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Booksnchill
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Ok I know it‘s early but I am sending out my #2018NonFictionBookExchange #2018NFBE @inwhichHeikereadsharder off it goes to northern climes!!📚😘

CoffeeCatsBooks Pretty! 💕 6y
mabell Lovely paper! ❤️ 6y
Booksnchill @mabell i love the paper at World Market- very stirdy as well! 6y
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LeahBergen How northern? Like Canada? 😆😆 6y
Booksnchill @LeahBergen alas, it stops south of that border😉 6y
britt_brooke Pretty! 6y
LeahBergen Booo! 😆 6y
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Kalalalatja
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I were so excited I got my #2018nonfictionbookexchange match, that I‘ve spent way too much time this evening deciding what to buy and ordering it already. 😄

To my match: I‘m pretty new to the nonfiction game, and I‘m prepared to be surprised! However, I have added a good amount of nonfiction books to my Litsy tbr the last weeks, and you can always see what I own on Goodreads (goodreads.com/Kalalalatja) 👍

heikemarie I love that freshly matched feeling!! 6y
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Moray_Reads
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I just signed up for @inwhichHeikereadsharder's Nonfiction book exchange. It looks great, join us and expand your mind!
https://goo.gl/8keX1y

catiewithac I‘m in too for this one!! 6y
heikemarie Do ittttttttttt! Thanks for posting! 6y
Kalalalatja I‘m so excited for this! 6y
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Moray_Reads @Kalalalatja me too! I managed to read far more nonfiction last year but I'd like to read more this year 6y
Moray_Reads @inwhichHeikereadsharder thanks for hosting! 6y
LeahBergen I signed up, too! 👍🏻 6y
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LitsyHappenings
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Repost from @inwhichHeikereadsharder :
I would love to do a nonfiction swap! Has anyone done one before? Do we know of anyone planning to do one? And would folks be interested? I‘d be willing to plan if one isn‘t in the works! (Book tag and image meant to be slightly tongue in cheek ☺️)

JenlovesJT47 I'd be interested! 6y
Verity I‘d be interested! 6y
nelehelen I‘d be interested as well! 6y
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Christine11 Sounds good 😊 6y
heikemarie Based off interest, I think I will get this going! @Avanders @MrBook @BookBabe permission to borrow heavily from the wording of your google form instructions? I found them so clear! 6y
MrBook @inwhichHeikereadsharder Aye🍻, have at it! 👍🏻👍🏻 6y
MrBook 95% of it was from @BookishMarginalia (giving credit where credit is due 😎👍🏻🙌🏻). 6y
heikemarie @MrBook Awesome!! You all rock all the socks :) Cheers to that 🥂 6y
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heikemarie
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I would love to do a nonfiction swap! Has anyone done one before? Do we know of anyone planning to do one? And would folks be interested? I‘d be willing to plan if one isn‘t in the works! (Book tag and image meant to be slightly tongue in cheek ☺️)

Kalalalatja Great idea! 6y
Reecaspieces 👏👏👏 6y
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Rachel.Rencher That would be a lot of fun 🤓 6y
Smarkies I would be! 6y
Moray_Reads Great idea! 6y
Simona 🙋‍♀️Absolutely! 6y
LeahBergen Yes! 👍🏻 6y
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