nFrom the godfather behind creative nonfiction (Vanity Fair) comes this indispensable how-to for nonfiction writers of all levels and genres, reminiscent of Stephen Kings fiction handbook On Writing (Kirkus). n n Whether youre writing a rags-to-riches tell-all memoir or literary journalism, telling true stories well is hard work. In You Cant Make This Stuff Up, Lee Gutkind, the go-to expert for all things creative nonfiction, offers his unvarnished wisdom to help you craft the best writing possible. n n Frank, to-the-point, and always entertaining, Gutkind describes and illustrates every aspect of the genre. Invaluable tools and exercises illuminate key steps, from defining a concept and establishing a writing process to the final product. Offering new ways of understanding the genre, this practical guidebook will help you thoroughly expand and stylize your work.