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A Creative Writing Handbook
Developing dramatic technique, individual style and voice
Derek Neale (Author) , Bill Greenwell (Author) , Linda Anderson (Author) , Derek Neale (Anthology Editor)
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A Creative Writing Handbook
Developing dramatic technique, individual style and voice
Derek Neale (Author) , Bill Greenwell (Author) , Linda Anderson (Author) , Derek Neale (Anthology Editor)
- Textbook
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Description
An inspiring range of approaches to enrich your writing skills.
Packed with stimulating writing exercises, numerous quotes and over 30
extracts from literature across a wide variety of genres, the book can
be followed as a complete course or dipped into throughout. Accessibly
written by three published writers and experienced teachers from
leading creative writing institutions, this is a rich sourcebook of
techniques containing:
challenging writing exercises to expand the writer's technique and 'voice'innovative ways of developing fiction and poetry stylesin-depth introductions to stage, radio and film writinginsights into the way different genres interact and how to adapt stories for performanceadvice on layout and professional presentation of work"What is beguiling about the writing is the style - these are not
academic propositions: they are translations from experience and
practice" David Morley, Professor in Creative Writing, Warwick University
Product details
Published | Aug 10 2010 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 384 |
ISBN | 9781408145739 |
Imprint | A&C Black Academic and Professional |
Illustrations | N/A |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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The teaching of the book works by reproducing extracts of successful published material, examining how and why it works, and giving exercises that will help you improve your own style by using the lessons from these examples
Writing Magazine
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Provides a valuable course in how to think about the art and craft of writing.
Writers Services (December 2009)