Description
The Making of a Story is a fresh and inspiring guide to the basics of creative writing–both fiction and creative nonfiction. Its hands-on, completely accessible approach walks writers through each stage of the creative process, from the initial triggering idea to the revision of the final manuscript. It is unique in combing the three main aspects of creative writing instruction: process (finding inspiration, getting ideas on the page), craft (specific techniques like characterization), and anthology (learning by reading masters of the form). Succinct, clear definitions of basic terms of fiction are accompanied by examples, including excerpts from masterpieces of short fiction and essays as well as contemporary novels. A special highlight is Alice LaPlante’s systematic debunking of many of the so-called rules of creative writing. This book is perfect for writers working alone as well as for creative writing classes, both introductory and advanced.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Alice Laplante
Published: 01/01/2010
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393337082
Pages: 677
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 1.90″ H x 9.10″ L x 6.00″ W
About the Author
Laplante, Alice: – Alice LaPlante is the author of the craft book The Making of a Story and the New York Times best-selling novel Turn of Mind. She has taught creative writing at Stanford and San Francisco State University and lives in Mallorca, Spain, with her family.
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