The Complete Guide to Editing Your FictionUsing excerpts and drafts of his own writing to illustrate the material, the author offers advice on both major narrative elements such as plot, characterization, and dialogue, as well as small details such as pace, description, style, and grammar. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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The Writer's Quotebook: 500 Authors on Creativity, Craft, and the Writing Life Jim Fisher Limited preview - 2006 |