Making shapely fiction
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Norton, [1991].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
270 pages ; 22 cm
Status:
Manitowish Waters Adult Nonfiction
808.3 Ste
Description
A deft analysis and appreciation of fiction--what makes it work and what can make it fail.
Here is a book about the craft of writing fiction that is thoroughly useful from the first to the last page--whether the reader is a beginner, a seasoned writer, or a teacher of writing. Jerome Stern maintains that learning to write spontaneously is the first step to writing well. You will see how a work takes form and shape once you grasp the principles of momentum, tension, and immediacy. "Tension," Stern says, "is the mother of fiction. When tension and immediacy combine, the story begins." Dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, the true meaning of "write what you know," and a memorable listing of don'ts for fiction writers are all covered. A special section features an Alphabet for Writers: entries range from Accuracy to Zigzag, with enlightening comments about such matters as Cliffhangers, Point of View, Irony, and Transitions.Copies
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Manitowish Waters Adult Nonfiction
808.3 Ste
Available
Aug 19, 2019
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0393029298
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-270).
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Stern, J. (1991). Making shapely fiction. New York, Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Stern, Jerome. 1991. Making Shapely Fiction. New York, Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Stern, Jerome, Making Shapely Fiction. New York, Norton, 1991.
MLA Citation (style guide)Stern, Jerome. Making Shapely Fiction. New York, Norton, 1991.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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