Offering an integrative approach to writing all forms of narrative, this illustrated book contains evocative insights from the authors own professional journey. The emphasis on the integration of bot
Exploring writing as a practice, Amanda Boulter argues that the writer should be open to ideas and learning that might expand creative possibilities. Boulter draws from the work of writers, critics, a
Exploring writing as a practice, Amanda Boulter argues that the writer should be open to ideas and learning that might expand creative possibilities. Boulter draws from the work of writers, critics, a
Since 1969, the prestigious Squaw Valley Community of Writers has helped develop the art and craft of many who are now household names. Instructors such as Michael Chabon, Mark Childress, Diane Johns
Explains how to create adventure fiction, from crafting believable characters to creating intense plots, with examples from successful adventure books.
This readers' companion provides background information on 12 novels that are commonly studied in high schools and colleges. Coverage includes a number of classic works, plus several less-well-known c
Does reading novels evoking empathy with fictional characters really cultivate our sympathetic imagination and lead to altruistic actions on behalf of real others? Empathy and the Novel presents a co
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 FUN
Why have theorists approached narrative primarily as a form of retrospect? Mark Currie argues that anticipation and other forms of projection into the future are vital for an understanding of narrativ
Explains how to create realistic fiction, from crafting believable characters to creating intense plots, with examples from successful drama and comedic fiction books.
Explains what makes a story science fiction and describes how to craft believable characters, intense plots, and satisfying endings with examples from successful science fiction books.
An indispensable source of advice and inspiration for aspiring writers, this compilation features literary luminaries ? both classic and contemporary ? discussing the craft of creating fiction. Includ
The masters of horror have united to teach you the secrets of success in the scariest genre of all! In On Writing Horror, Second Edition, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Harlan Ellison, David Morrell
The rural folk humor written by Arkansas writer C. F. M. Noland beginning in 1837 is brought together in a collection of semiautobiographical letters that tell tall tales in dialect, reflecting the pe
Nolan has written 90-plus fiction and nonfiction works including novels, motion pictures, and television series, in a variety of genres, among them science fiction, mystery, westerns, and dark fantasy
Includes entries for a variety of novels, containing biographical data, summary, character descriptions, themes, historical and cultural context, critical overview, critical excerpts, and an original
