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The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers
by John Gardner  Publisher Comments John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this practical, instructive handbook, based on the courses and seminars that he gave, he explains, simply and cogently, the principles and techniques of...
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How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them--A Misstep-By-Misstep Guide
by Howard Mittelmark Publisher Comments "What do you think of my fiction book writing?" the aspiring novelist extorted. "Darn," the editor hectored, in turn. "I can not publish your novel! It is full of what we in the business call 'really awful writing.'" "But how shall I absolve this...
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The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers
by Christopher Vogler Synopsis The udated and revised third edition provides new insights and observations from Vogler's ongoing work on mythology's influence on stories, movies, and man himself. The previous two editons of this book have sold over 180,000 units, making this book a...
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This Year You Write Your Novel
by Walter Mosley Publisher Comments No more excuses. Let the lawn get shaggy and the paint peel from the walls, bestselling novelist Walter Mosley advises. Anyone can write a novel now, and in this essential book of tips, practical advice, and wisdom, Walter Mosley promises that the writer-...
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No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days
by Chris Baty Publisher Comments Chris Baty, motivator extraordinaire and instigator of a wildly successful writing revolution, spells out the secrets of writing-- and finishing-- a novel. Every fall, thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which Baty...
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The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer
by Sandra Scofield Synopsis A treasure-trove of scene-writing wisdom from award-winning author and teacher Sandra Scofield To write a good scene, you have to know the following: Every scene has an EVENT Every scene has a FUNCTION in the narrative Every scene has a STRUCTURE: a...
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Writing the Novel: From Plot to Print
by Lawrence Block Synopsis Offers aspiring novelists guidelines for developing plot ideas, characters, and the story line as well as rewriting the manuscript, finding a literary agent, and getting works published....
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Writing Dialogue (98 Edition)
by Tom Chiarella Synopsis Whether it's an argument, a love scene or a kids' powwow, Chiarella demonstrates how to write exchanges that sound realistic....
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Your First Novel: A Published Author and a Top Agent Share the Keys to Achieving Your Dream
by Ann Rittenberg Synopsis Start-to-finish Fundamentals on Producing and Launching a...
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The Longman Guide to Intermediate and Advanced Fiction Writing
by Sarah Stone Publisher Comments The authors are both sophisticated and clear-sighted, and their instruction is clearly that of writers to other writers. Even published authors might find this book valuable. I recommend it highly. --Charles Baxter, author of Burning Down the House.This...
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Now Write!: Fiction Writing Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers
by Sherry Ellis Publisher Comments A collection of personal writing exercises and commentary from some of today's best novelists, short story writers, and writing teachers, including Jill McCorkle, Amy Bloom, Robert Olen Butler, Steve Almond, Jayne Anne Phillips, Virgil Surez, Margot...
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Characters & Viewpoint (Elements of Fiction Writing)
by Orson Scott Card Synopsis Describes the function of characters in a story, discusses motive, stereotypes, models, minor characters, comedy, and transformation....
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Rules of Thumb: 71 Authors Reveal Their Fiction Writing Fixations
by Michael Martone Publisher Comments 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'...
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The 3 A.M. Epiphany
by Brian Kiteley Synopsis With more than 200 challenging writing exercises, this title will encourage writers to push the boundaries of their fiction for exciting results. It includes unusual exercises and combines the work of writing with the thought process....
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Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish (Write Great Fiction Series)
by James Scott Bell Synopsis Full of diagrams, plot brainstormers, and examples from popular novels, mastering plot and structure has never been so simple....
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Creating Fiction: Instruction and Insights from Teachers of the Associated Writing Programs
by Julie Checkoway Synopsis This guide contains 24 chapters on the craft of fiction writing from 24 well-known writers including Jane Smiley, Richard Russo, Charles Johnson and W.D. Wetherell....
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Fiction Writer's Workshop
by Josip Novakovich Synopsis A collection of over 120 writing exercises which are designed to help students improve and expand their fiction according to individual needs and schedules....
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Short Guide To Writing About Literature 11TH Edition
by Sylvan Barnet Publisher Comments Part of Longman's successful Short Guide Series, A Short Guide to Writing about Literature,11/e, emphasizes writing as a process and incorporates new critical approaches to writing about literature. The eleventh edition continues to offer students sound...
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Glimmer Train Guide to Writing Fiction Volume 1: Building Blocks: Volume 1: Building Blocks
by Glimmer Train Publisher Comments Useful techniques, informed perspectives, and inspired nudges from a wealth of accomplished writers are offered in the first volume of this new series, compiled from the nation's leading short fiction literary journal. 15,000 first printing....
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Story Starters
by Lou Willett Stanek Publisher Comments What If . . . . . . every classmate passed the bar exam -- except one? . . . the killer left a calling card -- the ace of spades? . . . she was a sleeping beauty -- but it wasn't prince's kiss that woke her up? . . .he had history of obsessive behavior--...
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