A Writer’s Life

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A Writer’s Life is a memoir by American journalist Gay Talese that reflects on his decades-long career and the craft of literary nonfiction.

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instanceOf book
author Gay Talese NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
describes Gay Talese’s career
craft of literary nonfiction
long-form journalism
profile writing
reporting process
focusesOn behind-the-scenes reporting
development of story ideas
literary nonfiction techniques
use of detail in narrative
genre literary nonfiction
memoir
hasForm autobiographical narrative
hasTheme ethics of journalism
memory and reconstruction of events
observation
persistence in writing
relationship between reporter and subject
storytelling craft
language English
literaryForm prose
literaryMovement New Journalism NERFINISHED
mainSubject Gay Talese NERFINISHED
career in journalism
journalism
literary nonfiction
reporting
writing
mediaType print
narrativePerspective first-person
notableFor insider view of reporting and writing process
reflection on the craft of literary nonfiction
portrays evolution of American journalism
life of a writer
professional challenges of journalism
relatedWorkOfAuthor Honor Thy Father NERFINISHED
The Kingdom and the Power NERFINISHED
Thy Neighbor’s Wife NERFINISHED
targetAudience aspiring writers
readers interested in journalism
students of nonfiction writing
timeSpanCovered early 21st century
second half of the 20th century
workOf Gay Talese NERFINISHED
workPeriodDescribed decades-long career

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