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Writing Fiction
A practical guide from New York's acclaimed creative writing school
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This book is ideal for aspiring and emerging writers seeking clear, straightforward instruction on crafting fiction, as well as more experienced authors wanting to refresh their foundational skills.
'The strength of this book is its accessibility: it explains writing
fiction in a simple, easy-to-understand manner that doesn't
intimidate.' The Writer.
Once you've read - and written - your way through this book, you'll be
able to turn your ideas into effective short stories and novels. You
will be a writer.
Fresh and original approach - well received. Has been adopted by universities across the USA practical guide to the craft of fiction - exercises let you immediately try what you have learnedNumerous text examples throughout plus a short story by Raymond CarverWritten by expert creative writing instructors - a workshop in a bookBuyers of the book receive a discount on a ten week GWW class
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"This is an excellent starting place for someone exploring the art and craft of writing fiction." Publishers Weekly.
"An honest engaging guide with lessons every writer, at any stage, will benefit from." Jhumpa Lahiri, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Interpreter of Maladies
"The strength of this book is its accessibility: It explains all the basics of writing fiction in a simple, easy-to-understand manner that doesn't intimidate." The Writer
Gotham Writers' Workshop teaches the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Inside you'll find:
The fundamentals of fiction craft – character, plot, point of view, etc., illustrated with passages from great works of fiction.
The complete text of Cathedral by Raymond Carver – a masterpiece of contemporary short fiction that is analysed throughout the book.
Exercises that let you immediately apply what you learn to your writing.
Written by Gotham Writers' Workshop expert instructors, Writing Fiction offers the same methods and exercises that have earned the school international acclaim. Once you've read – and written – your way through this book, you'll be able to turn your ideas into effective short stories and novels.
You will be a writer.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Writing Magazine praised it as a very practical guide for getting words onto the page, while My Favourite Books Blog called it one of the most accessible books on the craft of writing. Additionally, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri endorsed it as an honest, engaging guide beneficial for writers at any level.
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ISBN: 9781408101315
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 June 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 211.0mm
Weight: 390g
Pages: 304
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Gotham Writers' Workshop is America's leading private creative writing school, offering classes in New York and online at writingclasses.com. The schools celebrated interactive online classes were selected as the "Best of the Web" by Forbes, and have attracted thousands of aspiring writers from across the globe.
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