false <![CDATA[Writing Fiction (6th Edition)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170899713m/76819.jpg 222117 10 <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" soNormal><B></B> A bestseller through six editions, <I>Writing Fiction</I> by novelists Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French explores the elements of fiction, providing practical writing techniques and concrete examples. Written in a tone that is personal and non-prescriptive, the text encourages writers to develop proficiency through each step of the writing process, offering an abundance of exercises designed to spur writing and creativity. The text also integrates diverse contemporary short stories in every chapter in the belief that the reading of inspiring fiction goes hand-in-hand with the writing of fresh and exciting stories. <B></B> Thorough and practical discussions of all the major fictional elements offer students a comprehensive guide to the craft of writing stories. Topics include freewriting, plot, style, characterization, dialogue, time, place, imagery, and point of view. <B> </B>For novice writers looking to develop proficiency.</P> 215104 1987 Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft total:223|5:72|4:91|3:46|2:11|1:3| 223 887 367 42 5 2 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 11 11:30:41 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 11 11:45:06 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Oct 26 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Nov 02 10:57:12 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 02 11:07:25 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 1 false false Wed Jul 09 14:45:46 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 14:45:46 -0700 2008 2 0 false false Wed Nov 12 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu Oct 16 22:11:42 -0700 2008 Wed Nov 12 05:54:34 -0800 2008 1.5 more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Apr 13 12:43:30 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 15 09:10:18 -0700 2009 more...]]> 0 0 false false Sat Nov 29 07:54:34 -0800 2008 Sat Nov 29 07:54:53 -0800 2008 more...]]> 0 0 false false Sun Aug 09 10:31:08 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 09 10:36:11 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Thu Sep 27 06:43:38 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 01 19:14:12 -0700 2007 more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 1993 Thu Apr 09 15:24:21 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 09 15:26:00 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sat Nov 17 14:01:09 -0800 2007 Sat Nov 17 14:01:09 -0800 2007 more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Oct 07 12:31:45 -0700 2007 Thu Nov 01 20:01:31 -0700 2007 The Elements of Style, which is more a grammar textbook than anything else), but if you had to choose one, this might be the one I'd suggest. It is very much focused on learning to write from reading, and provides both positive and negative ...more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1991 Tue Jun 09 16:55:02 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 09 16:55:39 -0700 2009
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