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Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft

Ned Stuckey-French, Janet Burroway, Elizabeth Stuckey-French

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Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft
Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft

Hone your storytelling with expert, practical guidance.

Whether you're new to writing or looking to refine your skills, "Writing Fiction" is a treasure trove of insight. Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French don't just tell you how to write; they show you, through exercises that unleash creativity and examples that ignite inspiration. It's like having a mentor guide you through the delicate craft of storytelling, making it an essential on your journey to becoming the writer you aspire to be.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft

by Ned Stuckey-French, Janet Burroway, Elizabeth Stuckey-French
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ISBN: 9780205750344
Authors: Ned Stuckey-French, Janet Burroway, Elizabeth Stuckey-French
Publisher: Pearson
Date of Publication: 2010-01-13
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Art
Related Topics: Crafts, How To, Personal Development, Writing
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 3923 readers)

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Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft is a practical guide for novice fiction writers. Authors Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French lead readers from initial inspiration to final revision with concrete writing techniques and abundant exercises. The book emphasizes the writing process and includes diverse contemporary short stories in every chapter to show how reading inspiring fiction can fuel fresh storytelling.
 

Hone your storytelling with expert, practical guidance.

Whether you're new to writing or looking to refine your skills, "Writing Fiction" is a treasure trove of insight. Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French don't just tell you how to write; they show you, through exercises that unleash creativity and examples that ignite inspiration. It's like having a mentor guide you through the delicate craft of storytelling, making it an essential on your journey to becoming the writer you aspire to be.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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