The Art of Nonfiction

Focusing on the craft of nonfiction writing, this collection of lectures by Ayn Rand offers valuable insights for aspiring writers. Delivered in the late 1960s, the lectures emphasize that creating quality nonfiction is a learnable skill. Rand guides readers through the writing process, addressing the psychological dimensions of writing and the interplay of conscious and unconscious thought. Covering topics from subject selection to refining drafts, this resource serves both theoretical and journalistic writers, introducing Rand's enduring ideas to a new audience.