Imaginative Writing
Imaginative Writing by Janet Burroway, published by Pearson in 2014, is a comprehensive textbook designed for courses in creative writing. This fourth edition spans 415 pages and covers all four genres: creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The book discusses essential elements of craft that are common across these genres, providing a structured approach to understanding and developing writing skills.
Readers will find that Imaginative Writing includes detailed explorations of key craft elements such as Image, Voice, Character, Setting, and Story. Each chapter offers insights applicable to all genres, along with new “Try This” exercises that encourage practical application of the concepts discussed. This edition is particularly useful for students and instructors in creative writing programs, as it integrates a variety of writing techniques and encourages engagement with the craft.
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For courses in Introduction to Creative Writing or Creative Writing in English or Creative Writing Departments.
Written by bestselling author Janet Burroway, Imaginative Writing, covers all four genres: creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. This textbook discusses elements of craft common to all creative writing before delving into the individual genres. After an introduction, the next five chapters each investigate a specific element of craft–Image, Voice, Character, Setting, and Story–from a perspective that crosses all genres. Nearly half of the selections in all four genres are new. New “Try This” exercises give students plenty of practice. Imaginative Writing is a very popular book for courses on teaching the craft of creative writing.
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