Behind the Short Story
Download or Read eBook Behind the Short Story PDF written by Ryan G. Van Cleave and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Ryan G. Van Cleave |
| Publisher | : Longman Publishing Group |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0321117247 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780321117243 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Behind the Short Story by : Ryan G. Van Cleave
Book excerpt: Behind the Short Story provides the inside scoop on how a successful story emerges from first to final draft with illuminating short stories and specific craft advice from 27 of America's best short story authors and fiction-writing teachers. The text compiles critical analysis techniques, writing exercises, representative stories, and useful insights into the writing process from award-winning, student-oriented teachers who are also successful short story writers. Covering the process of writing and elements of fiction at the same time, unique craft commentaries explore the decisions writers make on issues of structure, character, setting, etc. and offer practical suggestions for pre-writing, drafting, and revising.
