About this title: The most widely used and respected text on writing fiction, the Sixth Edition of Writing Fiction guides the student writer from first inspiration to final revision. Written in a tone that is personal and non-prescriptive, the text encourages students to gain confidence with the writing process. Through discussion of key topics of fiction writing, supported by an abundance of examples and exercises, this guide/anthology explores and integrates the elements of fiction while offering practical techniques and concrete examples. Recognizing that reading fiction goes hand-in-hand with the 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
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: 2nd edition
Binding: SOFTCOVER
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780316117708ISBN:0316117706
Description: Good. [No CD or ancillary materials included] [Authentic USA edition] [I will ship immediately] Book below standard used condition: slightly marked inside, heavily worn covers, edges and binding. read more
Edition: 2nd edition
Binding: SOFTCOVER
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780316117708ISBN:0316117706
Description: Good. [No CD or ancillary materials included] [Authentic USA edition] [I will ship immediately] Book below standard used condition: slightly marked inside, heavily worn covers, edges and binding. read more
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
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Longman
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780321117953ISBN:0321117956
Description: Good. Moderate cover wear with scuffing to edges and creasing. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Don't waste your money on the 7th edition which is way overpriced. This listing is for the 6th edition. This is NOT for the cheap, lower quality International Edition. The only differences you can expect from a newer edition are a new book cover, a small update, and slightly different page numbers which are definitely NOT worth the enormous additional expense. We Guarantee that you can use this earlier edition for your class and save money. If you aren't ... read more
Description: Very good. 6th Edition Softcover, some small stains on page edges otherwise cover and text are clean, bright, tight, unmarked. Ship Fast! read more
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
"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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