On Teaching and Writing Fiction
On Teaching and Writing Fiction by Wallace Stegner, published by Penguin on December 3, 2002, is a collection of eight previously uncollected essays, including four that have never been published before. This edition, comprising 144 pages, presents Stegner’s insights on various aspects of writing fiction and the teaching of creative writing, reflecting his experience as the founder of the Stanford Writing Program.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of topics such as the writer’s vision, audience engagement, and the creative process. Stegner addresses elements of fiction writing, including symbolism and language choices, offering valuable perspectives for those interested in writing or understanding fiction’s cultural significance. This collection serves as a resource for both aspiring writers and educators in the field of language arts and disciplines.
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Wallace Stegner founded the acclaimed Stanford Writing Program-a program whose alumni include such literary luminaries as Larry McMurtry, Robert Stone, and Raymond Carver. Here Lynn Stegner brings together eight of Stegner’s previously uncollected essays-including four never-before-published pieces -on writing fiction and teaching creative writing. In this unique collection he addresses every aspect of fiction writing-from the writer’s vision to his or her audience, from the use of symbolism to swear words, from the mystery of the creative process to the recognizable truth it seeks finally to reveal. His insights will benefit anyone interested in writing fiction or exploring ideas about fiction’s role in the broader culture.
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