The 3 dissimilar writers I chose were absolutely unknown to me before now. I picked Alma Guillermoprieto, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Jane Mayer. Initially, I found Elizabeth, read her excerpt, and because I liked her, I used her as my standard and looked for writers who weren't similar. The excerpt I read from her - Lady with a Past - was creatively done, suspending reality for a moment without telling the reader what exactly they were reading about. Her descriptions were striking, pausing me in my reading to google the concrete details she did present - I had to have a visual. Alma and Jane both write with a more journalistic outlook, however, they differ in the way they approach their subjects. Alma's introductory paragraph was written in first person, establishing a personal foundation of trust - she had been there, she was familiar. Yet, Jane didn't have any ties to her subject. She was merely reporting, and doing so with an impersonal, almost, urgent tone. Even so, it was easy to get drawn into her style without known much on the matter.
Alma Guillermoprieto In the New Gangland of El Salvador
Elizabeth Mitchell Excerpt: Lady With a Past
Jane Mayer State for Sale
About Me
- Adelia
- Hey there! My name is Adelia Mohan; I am currently a NF writer at the University of Pittsburgh. So far the Non Fiction world has appealed to me with its truth and reality, and I'm exploring it as much as I can. No matter how many times I try to change my blog appearance, I always end up with the same color.
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