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Stein on Writing

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ISBN13: 9780312254216
ISBN10: 0312254210
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Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for all writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether they are newcomers or old hands, students or instructors, amateurs or professionals. As the always clear and direct Stein explains here, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions—how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place." With examples from bestsellers as well as from students' drafts, Stein offers detailed sections on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, trimming away flabby wording, the so-called "triage" method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more.

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"My publisher Sol Stein was my producer, and my editor Sol Stein was my director. Sol saw what I didn't think possible." Elia Kazan

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"[Sol Stein] went over my manuscript with an infallible eye for the soft spots in my prose, giving me one of the best editorial readings I've ever had." Lionel Trilling

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Professional secrets from a renowned editor, prize-winning author, and award-winning instructor make this book the #1 practical choice for fiction and nonfiction writers of all levels of experience.

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Includes bibliographical references.
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Sol Stein is the author of several novels, including the million-copy bestseller The Magician. As an editor, his authors included James Baldwin, Jack Higgins, and many others. Stein has lectured widely on creative writing, and was given the Distinguished Instructor Award by the University of California at Irvine in 1993. His columns appear regularly on America Online and elsewhere.

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ISBN:
9780312254216
Subtitle:
A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies
Author:
Stein, Sol
Publisher:
St. Martin's Griffin
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subject:
Writing Skills
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Authorship
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - Fiction
Edition Description:
First
Series Volume:
106-203
Publication Date:
January 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
918x614x85 82
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