Lesson: The 6 Principles of Professional Writing with Lowell Cauffiel, Principle 4: “Style is Not How A Writer Puts Words Together, But What He Perceives and How He Thinks”

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The 6 Principles of Professional Writing with Lowell Cauffiel, Principle 4: “Style is Not How A Writer Puts Words Together, But What He Perceives and How He Thinks”

Jan 25, 2014

Novelist and TV Writer/Producer Lowell Cauffiel was born in Michigan. An award-winning reporter with the Detroit News and Detroit Monthly Magazine in the 1970s and 1980s, Cauffiel began his book writing career in 1988 with “Masquerade: A True Story of Seduction, Compulsion and Murder”. That title, and his 1997 New York Times bestseller “House of Secrets”, have appeared on many critics' lists of the best works in American true crime. As a nonfiction author, he's known for his meticulous research and accuracy, delivered in novel-like, page-turner style.

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Nanette: Jolly good

at Oct 22, 2014 - 12:26 PM

I did notice I was doing that- cognitive- seeking deets. So I'm not crazy then. Lol. Thanks for reinforcing the path.

hustus wrote

at Feb 05, 2014 - 5:53 PM

Style as world view, as opposed to some grab bag of techniques. This happens to exactly true for painters too. Nice observations. Thank you.

dhallowell: Right On

at Jan 27, 2014 - 7:17 AM

I love the way this whole series takes a sharp turn away from the 'same old' writing tips - delivering fresh insights that align with things I realize I'd been just starting to learn. Very helpful.