1 Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente; drain. 2  In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer 15 minutes.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Capote's In Cold Blood. Truman Capote was one of the first authors who was recognized for nonfiction novel writing. Capote read the story of the Clutter murders in a newspaper and was immediately intrigued. He used the events surrounding the crime as a basis for In Cold Blood.
And again, writing the novel came down to crafting a story. âI just wanted to write the story,â she says. âI donât think you can sit down and say, âIâm going to write a breakout novel.â I think thatâs not only pompous, itâs silly.â Rather, Roberts thinks writers should sit down and say, âI want to tell this story.â.