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.