Making Shapely Fiction

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By Jerome Stern

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Making Shapely Fiction by Jerome Stern is a comprehensive guide to the craft of writing fiction, ideal for beginners, seasoned writers, and teachers alike. Stern emphasises the importance of learning to write spontaneously and explores how fiction takes shape through principles like momentum, tension, and immediacy. The book covers dialogue, action, story beginnings and endings, and the true meaning of "write what you know." A distinctive feature is the Alphabet for Writers, offering insights on topics from Accuracy to Zigzag, including cliffhangers, point of view, irony, and transitions.
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Making Shapely Fiction is perfect for aspiring and experienced fiction writers, creative writing instructors, and anyone keen to deepen their understanding of narrative craft and storytelling techniques.

A deft analysis and appreciation of fiction—what makes it work and what can make it fail.

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Here is a book about the craft of writing fiction that is thoroughly useful from the first to the last page—whether the reader is a beginner, a seasoned writer, or a teacher of writing. Making Shapely Fiction by Jerome Stern maintains that learning to write spontaneously is the first step to writing well. You will see how a work takes form and shape once you grasp the principles of momentum, tension, and immediacy.

"Tension," Stern says, "is the mother of fiction. When tension and immediacy combine, the story begins." Dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, the true meaning of "write what you know," and a memorable listing of don'ts for fiction writers are all covered.

A special section features an Alphabet for Writers: entries range from Accuracy to Zigzag, with enlightening comments about such matters as Cliffhangers, Point of View, Irony, and Transitions.

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Praised by the New York Times as "useful on the most practical level," Jerome Stern's work is noted for immersing readers directly into the writing process. Jesse Lee Kercheval describes the book as "warm, witty, wise," inspiring readers to write confidently. Ron Carlson calls it "a canny little book" packed with expert, exhilarating advice. Bob Shacochis regards Stern as essential reading for serious fiction students, stating the book clarifies complex writing concepts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393321241

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 November 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Jerome Stern, a professor of English and popular culture, is the author of an acclaimed book on writing, Making Shapely Fiction. His incisive monologues are regularly heard on National Public Radio.