 Gary's Legacy
“Until his untimely death at the age of fifty—Gary Provost was one of the most beloved writing instructors... and arguably the leading teacher of writing in the United States.”
— Writer’s Digest
Gary Provost authored seven critically acclaimed books for writers, including 100 Ways To Improve Your Writing, and several WD top-sellers, such as How To Write and Sell True Crime, and Make Your Words Work (described as “ a crystallization of Gary ’s wisdom... philosophy made practical”).
Fortunately, his indomitable spirit endures. Many of his books and each of his video and audio courses remain available. His legacy also continues with the evolving WRITERS RETREAT WORKSHOP (WRW), operating continuously since 1987.
Workshops
WRITERS RETREAT WORKSHOP - The internationally acclaimed intensive and personalized program founded by Gail and Gary in 1987.
In late May of every year, another small group of serious-minded writers—who are committed to bringing their novels-in-progress to completion—will meet in Kentucky and participate in ten of the most important days of their careers. Will you be there?
WRW EDITORIAL SERVICES - A sensitive diagnostic in-depth report of your manuscript. Ghost writing. Coaching.
Gary's Home Study Courses for Writers
THE NOVEL-WRITING WORKSHOP – Help has arrived! Gary’s hugely popular 23-unit course. Entertaining, easy to follow, step-by-step. Takes aspiring novelists from the opening idea to a finished manuscript. Learn how to craft and sell your novel, narrative nonfiction, and/or memoir. Go at your own pace. Review whenever you wish in the privacy of your own home. [Available in audio, video, CD and DVD formats.]
“In my book, and for the sake of yours, you could not do yourself a bigger favor than to study with Gary Provost.”
– Alice Orr, Alice Orr Literary Agency
“This is how I learned to write a novel.”
– Keith Ablow, Author, noted forensic psychiatrist and television personality (The Dr. Keith Ablow Show)
“Studded with vivid examples. Gary Provost makes sense of a seemingly incomprehensible process and teaches you the craft – and it is a craft – of writing fiction.”
– William Martin, Best-selling author, Back Bay, Cape Cod, Annapolis, and Harvard Yard
WRITE IT! (WRITE IT/SELL IT’S GREATEST HITS) - 90-minutes of Gary’s technique tips, arranged alphabetically. Guaranteed to help you improve your writing skills immediately. [Available on Audio Cassette or CD - $12.95 + S&H] For further info or to order, contact WRITERS RETREAT WORKSHOP (WRW).
WRITING TO WIN – No matter what you write, Gary’s 75-minute course will help you write it better and faster. Packed with powerful, productive and profitable writing tips. Guaranteed to help the whole family, and a must for every school, library, and business.
[Video format or DVD - $29.95 + S&H] For further info or to order, contact
or call 1-800-227-5281
“Provost is your in-house writing coach. He laces common sense advice with humor and specifics and, best of all, he makes it easy.”
– Ken Lizotte, CMC, President, Emerson Consulting Group, Inc.
“With Gary ’s help, your reports, memos, letters, speeches and presentations will see you as well as your ideas.”
– George P. Miga, President, GPM Communications
“This is the best, most lively and effective presentation of the fundamental craft of writing that you will find anywhere.”
– Christopher Keane, Screenwriting Instructor, International Film & TV Workshop
Other Titles by Gary Provost
- The Dorchester Gas Tank (FEDORA PUBLISHING)
- The Pork Chop War (1982. BRADBURY PRESS)
- Make Every Word Count (1980. WRITER’S DIGEST BOOKS)
- The Freelance Writer’s Handbook (1982. NAL)
- Fatal Dosage (1983. BANTAM)
- 100 Ways To Improve Your Writing (1983. MENTOR/PENGUIN)
- Share The Dream (1983. AS ‘MARIAN CHASE’)
- How To Write and Sell True Crime (1991. WD BOOKS)
- Beyond Style: Mastering the Finer Points of Writing (1988. WD BOOKS)
- Make Your Words Work (1990. WD BOOKS)
- Finder (CROWN : HARDCOVER/POCKET BOOKS SOFT)
- Without Mercy (1990. PO0CKET BOOKS)
- Perfect Husband (1991. POCKET BOOKS)
- Across The Border (1991. POCKET BOOKS)
- Into Their Own Hands (1994. POCKET BOOKS)
- High Stakes (1994. DUTTON)
- Bogart: In Search Of My Father (1995. DUTTON)
- Baffled In Boston (1996. BERKLEY MYSTERIES)
- How To Tell A Story (1998. WRITERS DIGEST BOOKS)
Books by Gail and Gary
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