Writing Non-Fiction

With Special Emphasis on Historical Narratives

An up-to-date guide for people embarking on their first journey into recording Aotearoa New Zealand's past. In these pages, writers will find simple, practical advice on all aspects of researching, writing, and publishing local histories, memoirs, family histories, diaries, etc. It also includes details on sourcing suitable illustrations.

An essential guide for all writers wanting to preserve the past for future generations.

Originally published in 2003, this edition has been fully updated. Author John Dunmore, CNZM, and his daughter, Patricia, have collaborated to bring this book back into print.