Gary Provost

Gary Provost (November 14, 1944 – May, 1995) 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.[1] Upon leaving school in 1962, Provost hitchhiked across the United States.[2]

A children's book that Provost wrote with his wife, Gail, titled David and Max, won the 2007 Skipping Stones Honor Award.[3]

His sudden death in 1995 interrupted his then-ongoing projects, including a book about Humphrey Bogart.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "About Gary". garyprovost.com. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  2. ↑ Rousseau, C. A Quote A Day For Writers: January - Getting Started
  3. ↑ "Skipping Stones". skippingstones.org. 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Book Notes". nytimes.com. September 27, 1995. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
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