Stein takes the reader backstage in the development of memorable characters and fascinating plots. The chapter on dialogue overflows with solutions for short story writers, novelists, screenwriters, and playwrights. Stein shows what readers are looking for-and what they avoid-in the experience of reading fiction. The book offers guidelines-and warnings-of special value for nonfiction writers who want to move into fiction. Stein points to the little, often overlooked things that damage the writer's authority without the writer knowing it.
And this book, like no other writing book, takes the reader behind the scenes of the publishing business as it affects writers of every level of experience, revealing the hard truths that are kept behind shut doors.
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Stein takes the reader backstage in the development of memorable characters and fascinating plots. The chapter on dialogue overflows with solutions for short story writers, novelists, screenwriters, and playwrights. Stein shows what readers are looking for-and what they avoid-in the experience of reading fiction. The book offers guidelines-and warnings-of special value for nonfiction writers who want to move into fiction. Stein points to the little, often overlooked things that damage the writer's authority without the writer knowing it.
And this book, like no other writing book, takes the reader behind the scenes of the publishing business as it affects writers of every level of experience, revealing the hard truths that are kept behind shut doors.
Imprint | Saint Martin's Press Inc. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | June 2002 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | March 2002 |
Authors | Sol Stein |
Dimensions | 235 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 240 |
Edition | First |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-312-26749-0 |
Barcode | 9780312267490 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-312-26749-5 |