The most widely used and respected book on writing fiction, Writing Fiction guides the writer from first inspiration to final revision. Supported by an abundance exercises, this guide/anthology explores and integrates the elements of fiction while offering practical techniques and concrete examples. A focus on the writing process in its entirety provides a comprehensive guide to writing fiction, approaching distinct elements in separate chapters while building on what has been covered earlier. Topics include free-writing to revision, plot, style, characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, imagery, and point of view. An anthology of diverse and contemporary short stories followed by suggestions for discussion and writing exercises, illustrates concepts while offering variety in pacing and exposure to this increasingly popular form. The book also discusses key issues including writing workshops, using autobiography as a basis for fiction, using action in stories, using dialogue, and maintaining point of view. The sixth edition also features more short short stories than any previous edition and includes quotation boxes that offer advice and inspirational words from established writers on a wide range of topics--such as writing from experience, story structure, openings and endings, and revision. For those interested in developing their creative writing skills.
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writing fiction:
Everything was fine except the book was slightly thinner and wider than the one in my school bookstore so I was a bit thrown off. I compared inside and they seem identical. Also, the print is no smaller.
The most interesting text book I've read though.
Excellent Resource:
I took a writing class several years ago and this was required reading. I found it to be a great resource. It is very simply organized and well written. The author gives some excellent examples that become quite memorable.
After college, I had misplaced my book. I loved it so much that I ordered another copy from Amazon.
If you want just the basics on creative writing, this would be a great book to start.
stop being a snob:
These authors seem to think that, just because they've never read strongly written genre fiction, it should never be written or read; she implicitly indicates that the two are, in fact, mutually exclusive. The appendix of this book says it all, "It may be fine to offer readers an escape through fiction, but it isn't a way to educate yourself as a writer, and it's also fair to say that escape does not represent the goal of a liberal education, which is to pursue, inquire, seek, and extend knowledge of... more info
The Best Writing Craft Book I Own!!!!!!!!:
I definitely recommend this book. It has helped me so much in my writing. She breaks things down thoroughly, gives great examples and the exercises are very helpful. Want to be a writer? Buy this book!
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