Foreword by David Kynaston Preface to series by Sally Cline and Carole Angier Part 1: Literary Non-Fiction Introduction and Structure of book by Sally Cline What is Literary Non-Fiction? by Sally Cline Challenges of Literary Non-Fiction by Midge Gillies Reflections on Travel Writing by Midge Gillies Reflections on Food Writing by Sally Cline Reflections on Nature and Landscape by Midge Gillies. Reflections on Writing about Feminism by Sally Cline Reflections on Social and Cultural History by Midge Gillies Reflections on Sexuality, Death and Friendship by Sally Cline Reflections on the Mysteries of Mind and Body by Sally Cline Tips and tales - Guest Contributions Lisa Appignanesi, Rosemary Bailey, Gillian Beer, Bidisha, Lizzie Collingham, William Dalrymple, Stevie Davies, Colin Grant, Rahila Gupta, Philip Hoare, Siri Hustvedt, Alice Kessler-Harris, Barry Lopez, Richard Mabey, Robert Macfarlane, Sara Maitland, Neil McKenna, Caroline Moorehead, Susie Orbach, Jennifer Potter, Susan Sellers, Dava Sobel, Diana Souhami, Dale Spender, Francis Spufford, Daniel Swift, Colin Thubron, Natasha Walter, Sara Wheeler, Simon Winchester Part 3: Write on A. Planning Important General Points for All Writers of Literary Non-Fiction. Planning Your Writing - General by Sally Cline Planning Social or Cultural History by Midge Gillies Planning Travel and Nature Writing by Midge Gillies Planning an Autobiography or Biography by Sally Cline Planning a Memoir by Sally Cline Planning a Literary Documentary by Sally Cline Structure by Midge Gillies Writing a Proposal by Midge Gillies Mentoring and Other Matters by Sally Cline Finding an Agent and Publisher by Midge Gillies B. Research Where to go National archives Births deaths marriages Wills Local archives Libraries and museums On-line sources Other research activities C. Writing - Top Tips and Exercises Short Pieces as Starting Points by Sally Cline Description by Midge Gillies Interviewing by Sally Cline Using Quotes and Dialogue by Midge Gillies Truth Versus Facts by Midge Gillies Acknowledgements Permissions Bibliography Index

The Writers' and Artists' Companions series is a collection of practical guides to various writing genres and narrative forms. The books include tips from big-name authors and provide exercises, examples and advice for aspiring writers in a non-prescriptive and encouraging way. These inspiring companions will be essential reading for anyone who is truly serious about becoming a writer.