Making Shapely Fiction (Paperback)

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. 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."

General

Imprint:	W W Norton & Co Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2001
First published:	November 2000
Authors:	Jerome Stern
Dimensions:	211 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-393-32124-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Writing & editing guides > General Promotions
LSN:	0-393-32124-X
Barcode:	9780393321241

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