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Writing Fiction: An Introduction to the Craft

By Garry Disher

Book information

Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Year
2003
ISBN
1865085898
LCC
PN3355 .D57 2001
Open Library ID
OL23270929M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
792 kB (810786 bytes)
Pages
231\231
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Useful for writers at any level or age, this guide explains the basic steps to effective fiction writing. From an award-winning author, sound, practical advice is included on the most significant elements of fiction, such as plot, character development, and voice, and strategies are provided for the effective use of tense and the dialogue. All forms of fiction are explored, including novels, novellas, short stories, and crime fiction. In addition, the writing concepts introduced are illustrated with examples from a wide variety of known writers, presenting a candid picture of the pleasure and pitfalls from a wide range of fiction-writing experiences.

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