Writing in General and the Short Story in Particular

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Filigrane

Année de parution:
2000

ISBN-13: 9780547526300

<DIV><B>Wise advice on plot, character, and style from a legendary <I>Esquire</I> editor: &ldquo;Every aspiring fiction writer ought to read this.&rdquo; &mdash;<I>Writer&rsquo;s Digest</I></B><BR /><BR /> Over the course of his long and colorful career as fiction editor for <I>Esquire </I>magazine, L. Rust Hills championed the early work of literary luminaries such as Norman Mailer, John Cheever, Don DeLillo, Raymond Carver, and E. Annie Proulx. His skill at identifying talent and understanding story made him a legend within the industry as an unparalleled editor of short fiction.<BR /> &#160;<BR /><I>Writing in General and the Short Story in Particular </I>is a master class in writing&mdash;especially short story writing&mdash;from the master himself. Drawing on a lifetime of experience and success, this practical guide explains essential techniques of writing fiction&mdash;from developing character to crafting plots to effectively employing literary techniques. Clear and concise enough for any beginner but wise and powerful enough for any pro, <I>Writing in General</I> is a classic to be savored by both aspiring and seasoned writers.</DIV>