--- product_id: 27934012 title: "A Self Made of Words: Crafting a Distinctive Persona in Nonfiction Writing" price: "149.95 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/27934012-a-self-made-of-words-crafting-a-distinctive-persona-in store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Highly rated by readers Comprehensive writing guide Practical persona-building exercises A Self Made of Words: Crafting a Distinctive Persona in Nonfiction Writing **Price:** 149.95 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✍️ Own your voice, captivate your audience. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Self Made of Words: Crafting a Distinctive Persona in Nonfiction Writing - **How much does it cost?** 149.95 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/27934012-a-self-made-of-words-crafting-a-distinctive-persona-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Boost Reader Engagement:** Create compelling nonfiction that leaves a memorable impression every time. - • **Proven Authoritative Guide:** Written by essayist Carl Klaus, blending theory with hands-on practice. - • **Master Your Writing Persona:** Learn to craft a distinctive voice that resonates across nonfiction genres. - • **Versatile Style Development:** Exercises designed to sharpen your adaptability from casual blogs to formal reports. - • **Insightful Structure & Diction Tips:** Understand how sentence structure and word choice shape reader perception. ## Overview A Self Made of Words is a thoughtfully crafted guide by Carl Klaus that teaches nonfiction writers how to develop a distinctive persona through strategic word choice, sentence structure, and style. Featuring practical exercises and expert insights, this book empowers writers to adapt their voice for various nonfiction formats, enhancing reader connection and impact. Highly rated and a valuable resource for anyone serious about mastering nonfiction writing. ## Description Confident or fretful, solemn or sassy, tough or tender, casual or formal: the self you project in writing—your persona—is the byproduct of numerous decisions you make about what to say and how to say it. Though any single word or phrase or sentence might make little difference within the scope of an entire essay or book, collectively they create an impression of who you are or seem to be—an impression that’s sure to influence how readers respond to your work. Thus it’s essential to take charge of how you come across on the page, to craft an appropriate persona for whatever you’re writing, whether it’s a personal essay, a blog, a technical report, a letter to the editor, or a memoir. In this wise and ingenious little guide, noted essayist Carl Klaus shows you how to adapt your self to the needs of such varied nonfiction, by varying his own persona to illustrate the distinctive effect produced by each aspect and element of writing. Klaus divides his book into two parts: first, an introduction to the nature and function of a persona, then a survey of the most important elements of writing that contribute to the character of a persona, from point of view and organization to diction and sentence structure. Both parts contain exercises that will give you practice in developing a persona of your choice. Challenging and stimulating, each of his exercises focuses on a distinctly different aspect of composition and style, so as to help you develop the skills of a versatile and personable writer. By focusing on the most important ways of projecting your self in nonfiction prose, you can learn to craft a distinctive self in your writing. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,449,692 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,073 in Words, Language & Grammar Reference #1,985 in Authorship Reference #3,064 in Writing Skill Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 Reviews | ## Images ![A Self Made of Words: Crafting a Distinctive Persona in Nonfiction Writing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UZyQJwFHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***Y on December 10, 2017* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***S on May 15, 2015* ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***E on July 22, 2014* --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/27934012-a-self-made-of-words-crafting-a-distinctive-persona-in](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/27934012-a-self-made-of-words-crafting-a-distinctive-persona-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-17*