Writing Short Stories The Most Practical Guide
Writing Short Stories The Most Practical Guide by William H. Phillips, published by Syracuse University Press on May 1, 2002, is a comprehensive resource for aspiring writers. This 208-page guide draws on the author’s extensive classroom experience to provide practical advice tailored for various types of writers, including beginners and those with works in progress. The book focuses on the art and craft of writing short stories, offering insights into translating personal experiences into fiction.
Readers will find specific guidance on exploring sources, stimulating creativity, and studying existing stories as part of their writing journey. Additionally, the book features a special section that includes three original stories by former students, illustrating the application of the concepts discussed. This edition serves as a valuable tool for students in introductory and intermediate writing courses, as well as anyone interested in enhancing their skills in the language arts and disciplines related to storytelling.
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Drawing on years of classroom experience, the author provides guidance for several types of writers: beginners, writers with works in progress, those seeking other writers for critiques, and students in introductory and intermediate writing courses. A special section features three original stories by former students of the author. How does one translate experience into fiction? This work includes specific and practical guidance on the art, craft, and business of writing short stories. It offers advice on exploring sources, galvanizing the imagination, studying stories, and then writing them.
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