Description
Explore the art of storytelling with 'Who Says?', a groundbreaking guide by Lisa Zeidner that delves into the intricate relationship between narrative perspective and fiction. This essential resource for writers examines how point of view shapes style, tone, and plot progression in both classic and contemporary literature. With this book, you'll learn to master the different narrative styles, including omniscient, first person, and even second person perspectives. Analyzing hundreds of examples, Zeidner provides insights that will transform your understanding of literary techniques, such as rich descriptions, character growth, and the distinctions between literary and commercial fiction. 'Who Says?' isn't just for writers; it’s a valuable tool for readers seeking to deepen their engagement with literature. Designed to be both engaging and accessible, this book offers practical guidance for selecting and experimenting with narrative viewpoints, enhancing your creative writing process, and refining your revision techniques. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned writer, 'Who Says?' will help you unlock the secrets of effective storytelling, ensuring your tales captivate and resonate with your audience. Perfect for anyone in the writing community, this book is a must-have 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. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393356113. Year: 2021. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. 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: 9780393356113
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
Who is telling the story to whom affects everything about a work of fiction, from the style and tone to the progression of its plot. Using hundreds of examples from both classic and contemporary fiction, novelist and longtime MFA professor Lisa Zeidner reveals how even seemingly unrelated issues?like what makes a rich description, how much characters need to ?grow and change? to engage us, and what distinguishes literary and commercial fiction?are ultimately tied to point of view.
Who Says? is divided into chapters that explore different points of view, from omniscient and first person to second person and child narrators, and offers an original way to reread well-known authors and reconsider our own work. Engaging and accessible, Who Says? presents any practicing writer with a new system for choosing a point of view, experimenting with how those choices affect the narrative, and applying these ideas to revision.
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: 9780393356113
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
Who is telling the story to whom affects everything about a work of fiction, from the style and tone to the progression of its plot. Using hundreds of examples from both classic and contemporary fiction, novelist and longtime MFA professor Lisa Zeidner reveals how even seemingly unrelated issues?like what makes a rich description, how much characters need to ?grow and change? to engage us, and what distinguishes literary and commercial fiction?are ultimately tied to point of view.
Who Says? is divided into chapters that explore different points of view, from omniscient and first person to second person and child narrators, and offers an original way to reread well-known authors and reconsider our own work. Engaging and accessible, Who Says? presents any practicing writer with a new system for choosing a point of view, experimenting with how those choices affect the narrative, and applying these ideas to revision.