About this title: This comprehensive, informal, practical guide/anthology approaches the elements of fiction from the writer's point of view. Writing Fiction, 5/e, includes freewriting to revision, addressing how writers must work through problems in plot, style, characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, imagery, and point of view to write exciting and fresh stories. The tone of this market-leading text is non-prescriptive and personal, helping students feel comfortable with themselves and their writing.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: 5th ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780321026897ISBN:0321026896
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Pages clean, no marks, tears or creases, cover very good with small corner crease bottom front, NO spine crease. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780321026897ISBN:0321026896
Description: Good-Used in None as Issued jacket. / 0321026896. Cover has edge wear and a corner folded. Book is clean and tight. Ships with confirming email. 100% money back guarantee. read more
Edition: Fifth Edition {Second Printing}
Binding: Illustrated Softcover
Publisher: Longman, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780321026897ISBN:0321026896
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. "This comprehensive, informal, practical guide and anthology approaches the elements of fiction from the writer's point of view. WRITING FICTION, Fifth Edition, ranges from freewriting to revision, addressing how writers must work through problems in plot, style, characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, imagery, and point of view to write exciting and fresh stories. " This book has 384 pages. The text contains NO internal markings whatsoever. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780321026897ISBN:0321026896
Description: Acceptable. Cover/corners/edges show wear. Underlinings throughout. Binding/Spine warped from use but intact. Not pretty but functional. Shows wear. read more
Binding: Spiral-bound
Publisher: Pearson Education
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780321095404ISBN:0321095405
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"I read this book for a writing group I'm in and there's a reason why this is the holy grail when it comes to many advanced high school programs (St. John's in Houston) and university programs. The seventh edition uses two to three short stories in order to drive home the lessons and through such I was introduced to some fantastic works by Cheever, Oates and O'Connor. The book drills down deep into concepts that have also seemed basic, like the use of a simile, for example. Then it goes on to talk about how important the choice is related to the item or comparison in a simile. It's not just something to be chosen at random but should resonate with the related character or part of the story and context. For anyone looking to tighten up their fiction writing (and who isn't?) this is a must read. The final chapter on revision is especially helpful."
"This is an excellent textbook. I liked the short stories at the end of each chapter. I have read many of the authors in college. It was helpful to be given examples at the end of the chapter by successful writers. I thought the writing prompts and lessons were helpful. As I read this book I wanted to highlight and mark and study this book. I didn't (it is the libraries) but I will because I am going to buy it. I think it is a very good resource for the beginning writer."
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