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The most widely used and respected book on writing fiction, Writing Fiction
guides the writer from first inspiration to final revision. Supported by an
abundance exercises, this guide/anthology explores and integrates the elements
of fiction while offering practical techniques and concrete examples. A focus
on the writing process in its entirety provides a comprehensive guide to writing
fiction, approaching distinct elements in separate chapters while building on
what has been covered earlier. Topics include free-writing to revision, plot,
style, characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, imagery, and point of view.
An anthology of diverse and contemporary short stories followed by suggestions
for discussion and writing exercises, illustrates concepts while offering variety
in pacing and exposure to this increasingly popular form. The book also discusses
key issues including writing workshops, using autobiography as a basis for fiction,
using action in stories, using dialogue, and maintaining point of view. The sixth
edition also features more short short stories than any previous edition and
includes quotation boxes that offer advice and inspirational words from established
writers on a wide range of topics--such as writing from experience, story structure,
openings and endings, and revision. For those interested in developing their creative
writing skills.

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