Gary Provost
Gary Provost (November 14, 1944 – May 10, 1995)[1] was an American writer and writing instructor, author of works including Make every word count: a guide to writing that works—for fiction and nonfiction (1980) and 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing: Proven Professional Techniques for Writing with Style and Power (1985).
Life and career
Provost grew up in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.[2] Upon leaving school in 1962, Provost hitchhiked across the United States.[3]
A children's book that Provost wrote with his wife, Gail, titled David and Max, won the 2007 Skipping Stones Honor Award.[4]
His sudden death in 1995 interrupted his then-ongoing projects, including a book about Humphrey Bogart.[5]
Bibliography
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Writing instructions
- The Freelance Writer's Handbook (1982)
- 100 Ways To Improve Your Writing (1985)
- Beyond Style: Mastering the Finer Points of Writing (1988)
- Make Every Word Count (1990)
- How to Write and Sell True Crime (1991)
- Make Your Words Work (1991)
- How to Tell a Story: The Secrets of Writing Captivating Tales (1998) (with Peter Rubie)[dubious – discuss]
True crime
- Fatal Dosage: The True Story of a Nurse on Trial for Murder (1985)
- Finder: The True Story of a Private Investigator (1988) (with Maryilin Greene)
- Across The Border: The True Story of the Satanic Cult Killings in Matamoros, Mexico (1989)
- Without Mercy: Obsession and Murder Under The Influence (1990)
- Perfect Husband: The True Story of the Trusting Bride Who Discovered Her Husband Was a Coldblooded Killer (1992)
- Into Their Own Hands (1994)
Biography
- Finder: The True Story of a Private Investigator (1988, with Marilyn Greene)
- High Stakes: Inside the New Las Vegas (1994)
- Bogart: In Search of My Father (1995, by Stephen Bogart)
Mystery
Satire
Romance
- Share The Dream (1983)
Pre-teen novel
- The Pork Chop War (1982)
- Good If It Goes (1984, with Gail Provost Stockwell). winner of the 1985 National Jewish Book Award for Children's Literature.[6]
- Popcorn (1985, with Gail Provost Stockwell)
- David and Max (1988, with Gail Provost Stockwell). Winner of the 2007 Skipping Stones Book Award.
References
- ^ Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.
- ^ "About Gary". garyprovost.com. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
- ^ Rousseau, C. A Quote A Day For Writers: January – Getting Started
- ^ "Skipping Stones". skippingstones.org. 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
- ^ "Book Notes". nytimes.com. September 27, 1995. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
- ^ "Past Winners". Jewish Book Council. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
External links
- Gary Provost website
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