Drawing on his fifty years as an award-winning journalist and author of some of the finest books on Canadian history, Pierre Berton has written a witty and practical guide for writers. With almost every book a bestseller, clearly this writer knows what it takes to succeed in the publishing world. From the all-important rule of knowing your audience and other essential writing tips to down-to-earth advice on dealing with agents, publishers, and editors, The Joy of Writing covers every aspect of non-fiction writing and includes interviews with twenty-seven of Canadas leading writers. Illustrated with more than thirty manuscript pages from Pierre Bertons own works.Includes Interviews With: Alex Barris Ted Barris Jack Batten Fred Bodsworth June Callwood Stevie Cameron Robert Collins Elaine Dewar Will Ferguson Trent Frayne Bob Fulford Charlotte Gray Richard Gwyn Stephen Kimber Ken McGoogan Roy McGregor Linda McQuaig Farley Mowat Knowlton Nash Peter Newman Stephanie Nolen John Sawatsky Russell Smith Edna Staebler Walter Stewart Betty Jane Wylie Jan WongFrom the Hardcover edition.