books by Gary Provost

books by Gary Provost

books:

Gary Provost

How to Tell a Story: The Secrets of Writing Captivating Tales

Peter Rubie, Gary Provost

Writer's Digest Books, 1998

Gold in them there hills!
Rubie's book is great. I got a copy because I thought it'd be fun to write something out of my usual genre. (Search on author "Stephen L. Nelson" if you want to see what I've written.) And I was really well-rewarded for my reading investment... As an author, there are ...

How to Write and Sell True Crime: How to Spot Local Stories and Turn Them into Gripping National Bestsellers

Gary Provost

Writers Digest Books, 1991

The Greatest Book Written for Future True Crime Writers!
As a published writer, I have to say that Gary has written the best writer's book I have ever read and used. I have used this book to sell, not only my own true crime book, but other TYPES as well and to sell articles. Gary takes you step by step--from reading an ...

Across the Border: True Story of Satanic Cult Killings in Matamoros, Mexico

Gary Provost

Pocket, 1989

An Easy Read and Fascinating Story!
Gary Provost's book is not for the feign-hearted or the squeamish. It's for people like me who prefer reading to be shocked and this story is as shocking as any and a warning for those who go on Spring Break to be careful. Sadly, Mark Kilroy's disappearance and murder ...

100 Ways to Improve Your Writing (Mentor)

Gary Provost

Signet, 1985

Great book on writing better!
If you find that my review is poorly written, put the blame on me and not Mr Provost and you could see the reasons why I have read this book. Mr Provost filled the book with examples that are easy to understand and he had styled the book in a reader friendly and ...

Finder

Marilyn Greene, Gary Provost

Pocket, 1990

Finder finds herself
I read this book many years ago after reading one of Provost's books on writing. It's a fascinating example of how to tell stories. Marilyn Greene has many great stories about finding other people, but Gary took these stories and wove them into her personal journey ...

Bogart: In Search of My Father

Stephen Humphrey Bogart, Gary Provost

Plume, 1996

By far the best bio I've read...
This book is the best biography I ever read! You learn what Bogart was really like when he wasn't on set doing a movie. You get a real good idea about how he really was in real life. Stephen Bogart tells wonderful stories that he's heard about his father and puts an ...

Make Your Words Work: Proven Techniques for Effective Writing-For Fiction and Nonfiction

Gary Provost

Backinprint.com, 2001

Provost Rocks!
If I am able to write, it is all because of "Make Your Words Work." Provost sets the tone of this book from the very first page when he asks the question "Can writing be taught?" and answers with "No, throw this book away." This book taught me real methods for writing ...

Make Every Word Count: A Guide to Writing That Works--For Fiction and Nonfiction

Gary Provost

Writers Digest Books, 1980

Great Advice for Writers
This book is full of great advice for everyone who writes for publication. I thoroughly recommend it. If you teach a writing class, include all of what it suggests in your presentation. GordonP

Beyond Style: Mastering the Finer Points of Writing

Gary Provost

Writer's Digest Books, 1988

Excellent Writer's Resource
A great help for intermediate writers. Gary Provost gives meaningful examples as well as detailed instructions for good writing. The subtitle for this book is 'Mastering the Finer Points of Writing - Form, Tone, Subtlety, Pacing, Tension, Metaphor, Theme, Viewpoint, ...

David And Max

Gary Provost, Gail Provost Stockwell

Jewish Publication Society of America, 2006

David & Max
This beautiful book, originally published in 1988, has been newly updated and revised. None of the compelling style of the original edition has been lost. On the surface, this is a story of a special relationship between a 12-year old boy that loves basketball and his ...

Baffled in Boston

Gary Provost

AuthorHouse, 2001

Baffled more haven't read this one
Ironically, this book has been on my shelf for a few years and I decided to read it while on vacation. Although I related to many of the references because I've lived in Boston, I don't think you need that to enjoy this book. This was a very readable, funny and ...