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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:The Lie That Tells a Truth: A Guide to Writing Fictionby John Dufresne
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:"This is the most practical, hard-nosed, generous, direct, and useful guide to writing fiction."—Brad Watson
Finally, a truly creative—and hilarious—guide to creative writing, full of encouragement and sound advice. Provocative and reassuring, nurturing and wise, The Lie That Tells a Truth is essential to writers in general, fiction writers in particular, beginning writers, serious writers, and anyone facing a blank page. John Dufresne, teacher and the acclaimed author of Love Warps the Mind a Little and Deep in the Shade of Paradise, demystifies the writing process. Drawing upon the wisdom of literature's great craftsmen, Dufresne's lucid essays and diverse exercises initiate the reader into the tools, processes, and techniques of writing: inventing compelling characters, developing a voice, creating a sense of place, editing your own words. Where do great ideas come from? How do we recognize them? How can language capture them? In his signature comic voice, Dufresne answers these questions and more in chapters such as "Writing Around the Block," "Plottery," and "The Art of Abbreviation." Dufresne demystifies the writing process, showing that while the idea of writing may be overwhelming, the act of writing is simplicity itself. Review:With uncommon candor, grace, insight, and clarity, Dufresne unmasks the Writer's Muse...a vivid and rich exploration of the creative process. (Connie May Flower) Review:Dufresne's literary intelligence shines through every line....I'll be directing people to this book for years to come. It's wonderful. (Steve Yarbrough) Review:Dufresne makes it all good fun, from first to last, from guggle to zatch. See for yourself. (George Garrett) Review:An engaging covers-all-the bases guide—sometimes moving, often funny, full of goodwill and good sense. (Janet Burroway) Review:Frank and friendly talk about the approach to and the craft of fiction....a welcome companion. (Ron Carlson) Review:This is the most practical, hard-nosed, generous, direct, and useful guide to writing fiction I've ever read. (Brad Watson) Synopsis:A TRULY CREATIVE--and hilarious--guide to creative writing, full of encouragement and sound advice, from the acclaimed author of "Love Warps the Mind a Little and "Deep in the Shade of Paradise. This is an essential guide for writers in general, fiction writers in particular, beginning writers, serious writers, and anyone facing a blank page. John Dufresne demystifies the writing process, showing that while the idea of writing may be overwhelming, the act of writing is simplicity itself. About the AuthorJohn Dufresne is the author of three novels, including Deep in the Shade of Paradise. He teaches at Florida International University. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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