Description
Dive into the art of storytelling with this essential guide on the craft of writing fiction! Perfect for novice authors and experienced writers alike, this BRAND NEW book, published by W W Norton & Company in 2010, reveals timeless strategies to enhance your creative process. Learn the foundation of spontaneous writing from renowned author Jerome Stern, who emphasizes that the first step to writing well is embracing spontaneity. Unlock the secrets of momentum, tension, and immediacy—key ingredients for captivating fiction. Discover how these elements shape your narrative, sparking reader interest from the first sentence to the last.
Explore invaluable insights into dialogue, action, and effective beginnings and endings. This comprehensive resource covers everything from the philosophy of “write what you know” to a crucial list of don’ts for aspiring fiction writers. Additionally, a unique section titled 'Alphabet for Writers' provides quick-reference guidance on vital topics like Cliffhangers, Point of View, and Irony, among others. Whether you're honing your skills or guiding others, this book is an indispensable addition to your writing toolkit.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780393321241, Pages: 288.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393321241
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
Here is a book about the craft of writing fiction that is thoroughly useful from the first to the last page?hether the reader is a beginner, a seasoned writer, or a teacher of writing. Jerome Stern maintains that learning to write spontaneously is the first step to writing well. You will see how a work takes form and shape once you grasp the principles of momentum, tension, and immediacy. "Tension," Stern says, "is the mother of fiction. When tension and immediacy combine, the story begins."
Dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, the true meaning of "write what you know," and a memorable listing of don?s for fiction writers are all covered. A special section features an Alphabet for Writers: entries range from Accuracy to Zigzag, with enlightening comments about such matters as Cliffhangers, Point of View, Irony, and Transitions.
Explore invaluable insights into dialogue, action, and effective beginnings and endings. This comprehensive resource covers everything from the philosophy of “write what you know” to a crucial list of don’ts for aspiring fiction writers. Additionally, a unique section titled 'Alphabet for Writers' provides quick-reference guidance on vital topics like Cliffhangers, Point of View, and Irony, among others. Whether you're honing your skills or guiding others, this book is an indispensable addition to your writing toolkit.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780393321241, Pages: 288.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393321241
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
Here is a book about the craft of writing fiction that is thoroughly useful from the first to the last page?hether the reader is a beginner, a seasoned writer, or a teacher of writing. Jerome Stern maintains that learning to write spontaneously is the first step to writing well. You will see how a work takes form and shape once you grasp the principles of momentum, tension, and immediacy. "Tension," Stern says, "is the mother of fiction. When tension and immediacy combine, the story begins."
Dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, the true meaning of "write what you know," and a memorable listing of don?s for fiction writers are all covered. A special section features an Alphabet for Writers: entries range from Accuracy to Zigzag, with enlightening comments about such matters as Cliffhangers, Point of View, Irony, and Transitions.