Compelling stories have the power to generate infinite wonder:
It's nearly impossible to imagine how the author began, and yet we
sense there's much more beyond the final word. It's this
mystery–a combination of inspiration and craft, smoke and
mirrors–that makes writing feel momentous. But it can also
feel overwhelming, causing us to become small, scared, not quite
ready for the "big" rides, such as finishing that story, that
novel, and finding the courage to share it with the world.
In "You Must Be This Tall to Ride," you'll find 20 works of
fiction and nonfiction by acclaimed contemporary authors, each
offering fresh perspective on ''coming of age'' (a story to which
we can all relate), as well as exclusive personal essays and
practical exercises.In their own words, these writers grant you a
guided tour of craft with unparalleled access to the process behind
their creation, including how to:
- grow a story from the seed of an image or sentence
- allow experiments with language to lead you to plot
- turn even the most unlikely characters into heroes
- transform raw anecdotes from your own life into compelling
fiction and essay
Join 20 writers as we grow up and down, taking a rollercoaster
ride in stories. You'll not only begin to understand what makes the
wheels of a story turn, you'll also gain the tools and strategies
to transform lost characters and runaway plots into the greatest
show on earth. So go ahead, step right up. Listen for the calliope
music, and take your place in line.
Your ride has just begun.CONTRIBUTORS:
- Steve Almond
- Aimee Bender
- Kate Bernheimer
- Ryan Boudinot
- Judy Budnitz
- Dan Chaon
- Brock Clarke
- Michael Czyzniejewski
- Stuart Dybek
- Michael Martone
- Antonya Nelson
- Peter Orner
- Jack Pendarvis
- Benjamin Percy
- Andrew Porter
- Chad Simpson
- George Singleton
- Brady Udall
- Laura van den Berg
- Ryan Van Meter
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