Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School

Gotham Writers Workshop Faculty/ Steele, Alexander (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1582343306 / ISBN 13: 9781582343303

Published by Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA, 2003

1st edition. 256 pages. 8.25x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 1582343306

Synopsis:

Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this book.
Here you'll find: - The fundamental elements of fiction craft-character, plot, point of view, etc.-explained clearly and completely - Key concepts illustrated with passages from great works of fiction - The complete text of "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver-a masterpiece of contemporary short fiction that is analyzed throughout the book - Exercises that let you immediately apply what you learn to your own writing
Written by Gotham Writers' Workshop expert instructors and edited by Dean of Faculty Alexander Steele, Writing Fiction offers the same methods and exercises that have earned the school international acclaim.
Once you've read-and written-your way through this book, you'll have a command of craft that will enable you to turn your ideas into effective short stories and novels.
You will be a writer.
Gotham Writers' Workshop is America's leading private creative writing school, offering classes in New York City and on the web at WritingClasses.com. The school's interactive online classes, selected "Best of the Web" by Forbes, have attracted thousands of aspiring writers from across the United States and more than sixty countries.

About the Author:

Gotham Writers' Workshop is America's leading private creative writing school, offering classes in New York City and on the web at WritingClasses.com. The school's interactive online classes, selected "Best of the Web" by Forbes, have attracted thousands of aspiring writers from across the United States and more than sixty countries.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New