Solutions for Writers

Name: Solutions for Writers
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800818118
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Practical Lessons on Craft by the Legendary Editor of James Baldwin, W.H. Auden, and Many More

By Sol Stein

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Solutions for Writers by Sol Stein offers invaluable advice and practical techniques for writers seeking to refine their craft. This educational guide delves into aspects of storytelling, character development, and self-editing, with insights drawn from the author's extensive experience as an editor and writer. Ideal for both emerging and seasoned writers, it provides tools designed to enhance the quality and impact of their work.
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This book may appeal to you if you are an aspiring writer seeking practical advice and techniques to enhance your writing skills. It provides insightful strategies on crafting compelling narratives and improving your writing's clarity and impact, offering guidance from an experienced editor and author.

Practical, instantly usable techniques and advice for writers of fiction and non-fiction from master editor Sol Stein

Practical, instantly usable techniques and advice for writers of fiction and non-fiction from master editor Sol Stein

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Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished professional, whether your field is fiction, nonfiction or journalism, Sol Stein's Solutions for Writers is an indispensable guide to enhancing your work. In Stein's own words, 'This is not a book of theory': just practical, immediately useful solutions to help with every type of writing problem.

From shaping an opening sentence that hooks the reader to the secret of successful revision, deft character development to pumping up pacing, Solutions for Writers contains a wealth of wisdom from one of publishing's most storied editors.

Packed with ideas, examples of techniques in practice, and advice that shines a new light on craft, Sol Stein's writing guide is a timeless classic - a book for writers to mark up, dog-ear, and cherish.

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Solutions for Writers by Sol Stein is praised for its ability to invigorate creativity and is considered essential for any writing collection. It is hailed as an outstanding resource for writers at any stage, delivering practical and insightful advice. The book is noted for its engaging guidance and effective techniques that help writers captivate readers from start to finish.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800818118

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Sol Stein edited the work of such major writers as James Baldwin, Jack Higgins, David Frost, and Elia Kazan, and founded the publishing house Stein & Day. He taught creative writing at Columbia, Iowa, and the University of California at Irvine. He is the author of nine novels, including the million-copy bestseller The Magician. He died in 2019.