The Joy of Writing. A Guide for Writers Disguised as a Literary Memoir

Drawing on his fifty years as an award-winning journalist and author of some of the finest books on Canadian history, Pierre Berton has written a witty and practical guide for writers. With almost every book a bestseller, clearly this writer knows what it takes to succeed in the publishing world. From the all-important rule of "knowing your audience" and other essential writing tips to down-to-earth advice on dealing with agents, publishers, and editors, The Joy of Writing covers every aspect of non-fiction writing and includes interviews with twenty-seven of Canada's leading writers.
Illustrated with more than thirty manuscript pages from Pierre Berton's own works. Includes Interviews With: Alex Barris . Ted Barris . Jack Batten . Fred Bodsworth . June Callwood . Stevie Cameron . Robert Collins . Elaine Dewar . Will Ferguson . Trent Frayne . Bob Fulford . Charlotte Gray . Richard Gwyn . Stephen Kimber . Ken McGoogan . Roy McGregor . Linda McQuaig . Farley Mowat . Knowlton Nash .
Peter Newman . Stephanie Nolen . John Sawatsky . Russell Smith . Edna Staebler . Walter Stewart . Betty Jane Wylie . Jan Wong