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Assistant professor finds success in writing fiction


Nicholls Worth - Jan 20, 2012
By Ross Landry Some authors write to have their work published and spread to the masses while others write only as a hobby. Only a select few are blessed with having their hobby achieve the goal that others devote their entire lives to.
 

Lorrie Moore talks about the "excitements and difficulties" of writing fiction


Nashville Scene - Jan 19, 2012
by Ed Tarkington and Chapter16.org By Lorrie Moore Lorrie Moore will speak at Vanderbilt's Heard Library on Thursday, Jan. 19. Reception 4:30 pm in the Central Library Lobby, author talk at 5:30 in the Library Community Room.
 

In William Gibson's 'Distrust That Particular Flavor', the Title Says It All


PopMatters - Jan 24, 2012
He begins by describing the long route to writing fiction, including difficulties naming characters, perhaps explaining his tendency to employ gender ambiguous names, sometimes more than once. But I digress. Gibson slaved over his fiction, and, ...
 

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Telling Details, 2nd Edition


by: Kat Duncan
Telling Details explains the use and misuse of factual information in fiction, particularly in romance fiction. The updated second edition contains several new articles on how to effectively use details in fiction.
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Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft


by: Janet Burroway, Elizabeth Stuckey-French, Ned Stuckey-French
The most widely used and respected text in its field, Writing Fiction, 7e by novelists Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French guides the novice story writer from first inspiration to final revision by providing practical writing techniques and concrete examples. Written in a tone that is personal and non-prescriptive, the text encourages students to develop proficiency through each step of the writing process, offering an abundance of exercises designed to spur writing and creativity.
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Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School


by: Gotham Writers' Workshop
Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this book.

Here you'll find:
- The fundamental elements of fiction craft-character, plot, point of view, etc.-explained clearly and completely
- Key concepts illustrated with passages from great works of fiction
- The complete text of "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver-a masterpiece of contemporary short fiction that is analyzed throughout the book .
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Writing Fiction For Dummies


by: Peter Economy, Randy Ingermanson
A complete guide to writing and selling your novel

So you want to write a novel? Great! That’s a worthy goal, no matter what your reason. But don’t settle for just writing a novel. Aim high. Write a novel that you intend to sell to a publisher. Writing Fiction for Dummies is a complete guide designed to coach you every step along the path from beginning writer to royalty-earning author. Here are some things you’ll learn in Writing Fiction for Dummies: