This book doesn't just talk about how to write fiction: it takes you through the process of doing it. It is a practical, step-by-step guide and if you work through it chapter by chapter you will have a piece of fiction at the end. How does it work? Dozens of detailed exercises, each one building on the one before; chapters focusing on specific aspects of writing: how to get started, how to bring characters to life, how to write dialogue, how to revise, etc; examples from contemporary Australian writing, showing the range from traditional to innovative styles. "The Writing Book" is an essential source of down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for - anyone who would like to write but isn't sure how to start; those who have done some writing but need to refine and revise; classes in creative writing; advanced students of ESL.
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This step-by-step guide by Grenville, an Australian author of fiction and teacher of writing, takes the novice writer through the complete process of writing fiction. Urging the use of intuitive, instinctive thinking, Grenville encourages the development of raw fiction from past experiences through brief exercises on dialog, voice, character, etc. The exercises build upon one another as the writer works through the process. Each chapter contains many examples of different writing styles to assist the user in developing his or her own style. The level of this book is basic and fundamental; Gabriele L. Rico's Writing the Natural Way (Tarcher, 1983) covers similar material in more depth and detail. Recommended for large public libraries with a demand for how-to-write material.
- Kathy Ellerton, Thomas Jefferson Lib. System, Jefferson City, Mo.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Kathy Ellerton, Thomas Jefferson Lib. System, Jefferson City, Mo.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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