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More copies of this ISBNRules of Thumb: 71 Authors Reveal Their Fiction Writing Fixationsby Jay Silverman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Whether it's the simplest of prohibitions (don't use too many adjectives), or a cherished writing maxim (show, don't tell), all writers have a rule of thumb that guides their work. In this book, more than 70 contemporary writers share their own insight and revelations, offering insider tips and advice. Writers include:
Jiro Adachi Steve Almond John Barth Steven Barthelme Janet Burroway Robert Olen Butler Lydia Davis Stephen Dixon Molly Giles Robin Hemley Brian Kiteley Bret Lott Paul Maliszewski Erin McGraw Pablo Medina Ander Monson Rick Moody Stewart O'Nan Gina Ochsner Thisbe Nissen Scott Russell Sanders Barb Shoup Joan Silber Joseph Skibell Melanie Rae Thom Steve Tomasula Jane Yolen Review:"Neophyte scribblers should eat well (broccoli is a recommended brain food), avoid writing dream sequences, establish writing routines, write short chapters whenever possible and, above all else, 'be wary of rules of thumb,' because too many 'can make a chap all thumbs.' These advice snippets come from established writers and are collected in this go-to resource for blocked, procrastinating or otherwise distracted would-be writers in need of a quasi-mentoring. The counsel runs the gamut and can be contradictory-Molly Giles's contribution, for instance, is a list of incongruous 'tips, tricks, tics, and tools' provided to her by her writer pals, and John Barth cautions against adhering to rules of thumb-but the ground covered is wide enough and the means varied enough that most young writers (many of the contributors teach at university writing workshops) will have no trouble finding helpful craft niblets (use 'such' as little as possible; crying is okay, but do not write the word 'tear') or a helpful tic to adopt." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Book News Annotation:Martone (creating writing, U. of Alabama) and Neville (writing,
Butler U. and Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers) asked 73 writers
to write very brief essays on composition rules of thumb. In the
resulting collection, well-known and little-known authors contribute
witty, contradictory, useful and whimsical rules and suggestions
that, above all, teach by example.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Book News Annotation:Martone (creating writing, U. of Alabama) and Neville (writing,
Butler U. and Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers) asked 73 writers
to write very brief essays on composition rules of thumb. In the
resulting collection, well-known and little-known authors contribute
witty, contradictory, useful and whimsical rules and suggestions
that, above all, teach by example.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Original essays by today's top prose writers, including John Barth, Rick Moody, Melanie Rae Thon, Brett Lott, Thisbe Nissen and more, show that all writers have a rule of thumb when it comes to writing and offering the unique insights into these writers' personal habits. Synopsis:Seventy-one authors offer a spectrum of helpful and sometimes contradictory advice, making for a rich guide to the craft. 150 two-color illustrations. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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