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Making Shapely Fiction

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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. Jerome Stern maintains that learning to write spontaneously is the first step to writing well. 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.

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Jerome Stern maintains that learning to write spontaneously is the first step to writing well. Dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, the true meaning of "write what you know", and a listing of 'don'ts' for fiction writers are all covered.

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A deft analysis and appreciation of fiction--what makes it work and what can make it fail.

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In this book about the craft of writing fiction, Jerome Stern maintains that learning to write spontaneously is the first step to writing well. He includes tips for writing dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, offers a special section featuring an Alphabet for Writers, and more.

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Jerome Stern, a professor of English and popular culture, is the author of an acclaimed book on writing, Making Shapely Fiction. His incisive monologues are regularly heard on National Public Radio.

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ISBN:
9780393321241
Author:
Stern, Jerome
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Authorship
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - Fiction
Subject:
Fiction -- Authorship.
Subject:
Writing Skills
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Reference/Writing
Publication Date:
20001131
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TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
8.51x5.21x.88 in. .67 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by , Jerome Stern maintains that learning to write spontaneously is the first step to writing well. Dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, the true meaning of "write what you know", and a listing of 'don'ts' for fiction writers are all covered.
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