Teach Yourself Creative Writing (Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill)) - Softcover

Doubtfire, Dianne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071419594 ISBN 13: 9780071419598

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 2003

Synopsis

Teach Yourself Creative Writing is the ideal handbook for every aspiring author. It covers all the main forms of writing--articles, short stories, poetry, plays, novels, and nonfiction--and features up-to-date examples and exercises to motivate and inspire. Throughout the book, the author offers readers clear guidance on developing their talent, helping them acquire the essential skills for a successful writing career. New chapters in this revised edition include subjects such as writing from experience, magazine short stories, research and the Internet, and more.

About this title

Review:

"A how-to book for beginners that does not talk down to its audience" "plenty of excellent advice" "equips the beginner to tackel a wide range of markets" (Writing Magazine - Jun/Jul 2003 issue 20030512)

"An ideal handbook for anyone new to the diverse world of creative writing...an essential read for the apprentice" (The New Writer - May/June 2003 20030514)

"the ideal practical handbook for any aspiring author" (Zing Review 20040401)

About the Author:

Dianne Doubtfire was a successful author of both fiction and non-fiction.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071419594
• ISBN 13: 9780071419598
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 233