LibGuides: Common Read: Rich Cohen: Biographical Writing and Creative Nonfiction

Resources Related to Biography Writing and Creative Nonfiction

Notions of Self and History in Biographical Writing
Thoughtful book review and contemplation on Susan Tridgell's Understanding Our Selves: The Dangerous Art of Biography
How-to Ebook on Writing Biographies
Useful for actual writers or those interested in the craft of biography writing, which is one of Cohen's favorite genres.
Analysis of Writing Historical Biography
Detailed study of writing techniques for all kinds of biographies
Analysis of Creative Nonfiction Writing Techniques
Excellent discussion of the genre of creative nonfiction - Cohen uses many of these techniques in his writing.
Ethics and the Biographical Artifact
Excellent scholarly article on the narrative liberties of biographical writing - in Cohen's case how to present a controversial figure realistically?