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The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner
This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of aspiring writers into masterful writers—and will continue to do so for many years to come.
John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this practical, instructive handbook, based on the courses and seminars that he gave, he explains, simply and cogently, the principles and techniques of good writing. Gardner’s lessons, exemplified with detailed excerpts from classic works of literature, sweep across a complete range of topics—from the nature of aesthetics to the shape of a refined sentence. Written with passion, precision, and a deep respect for the art of writing, Gardner’s book serves by turns as a critic, mentor, and friend. Anyone who has ever thought of taking the step from reader to writer should begin here.
The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner
This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of aspiring writers into masterful writers—and will continue to do so for many years to come.
John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this practical, instructive handbook, based on the courses and seminars that he gave, he explains, simply and cogently, the principles and techniques of good writing. Gardner’s lessons, exemplified with detailed excerpts from classic works of literature, sweep across a complete range of topics—from the nature of aesthetics to the shape of a refined sentence. Written with passion, precision, and a deep respect for the art of writing, Gardner’s book serves by turns as a critic, mentor, and friend. Anyone who has ever thought of taking the step from reader to writer should begin here.
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@blank_page — Канал для редакторов и сценаристов. Книги, фильмы, учеба, а также личные истории автора о работе со сценариями и биографиями.
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How to Write Like Chekhov: Advice and Inspiration, Straight from His Own Letters and Work
by Anton Chekhov (Author), Piero Brunello (Editor), Lena Lencek (Editor)
Maxim Gorky said that no one understood “the tragedy of life’s trivialities” as clearly as Anton Chekhov, widely considered the father of the modern short story and the modern play. Chekhov’s singular ability to speak volumes with a single, impeccably chosen word, mesh comedy and pathos, and capture life’s basic sadness as he entertains us, are why so many aspire to emulate him. How to Write Like Chekhov meticulously cherry-picks from Chekhov’s plays, stories, and letters to his publisher, brother, and friends, offering suggestions and observations on subjects including plot and characters (and their names), descriptions and dialogue, and what to emphasize and avoid. This is a uniquely clear roadmap to Chekhov’s intelligence and artistic expertise and an essential addition to the writing-guide shelf.
Reviews:
Publishers Weekly, starred online review, 11/3/08
“Makes a thorough guide…An insightful, practical outline of Chekhov’s literary approach. Following Lencek’s intelligent introduction, advice is helpfully broken down by topic…Both Chekhov’s correspondence and his excerpts prove interesting and illustrative…Including a ‘who’s who’ of Chekhov’s pen pals and suggestion for further reading, this is a useful and smart guide for writers of all kinds.”
Augusta Metro Spirit, 11/19/08
“A masterpiece of writing advice…a perfect companion for writers at any stage of the craft.”
The Writer, 2/09
“What’s new and particularly noteworthy in this volume is a focus on lessons to be learned from a close reading of The Island of Sakhalin.”
#book #writing
How to Write Like Chekhov: Advice and Inspiration, Straight from His Own Letters and Work
by Anton Chekhov (Author), Piero Brunello (Editor), Lena Lencek (Editor)
Maxim Gorky said that no one understood “the tragedy of life’s trivialities” as clearly as Anton Chekhov, widely considered the father of the modern short story and the modern play. Chekhov’s singular ability to speak volumes with a single, impeccably chosen word, mesh comedy and pathos, and capture life’s basic sadness as he entertains us, are why so many aspire to emulate him. How to Write Like Chekhov meticulously cherry-picks from Chekhov’s plays, stories, and letters to his publisher, brother, and friends, offering suggestions and observations on subjects including plot and characters (and their names), descriptions and dialogue, and what to emphasize and avoid. This is a uniquely clear roadmap to Chekhov’s intelligence and artistic expertise and an essential addition to the writing-guide shelf.
Reviews:
Publishers Weekly, starred online review, 11/3/08
“Makes a thorough guide…An insightful, practical outline of Chekhov’s literary approach. Following Lencek’s intelligent introduction, advice is helpfully broken down by topic…Both Chekhov’s correspondence and his excerpts prove interesting and illustrative…Including a ‘who’s who’ of Chekhov’s pen pals and suggestion for further reading, this is a useful and smart guide for writers of all kinds.”
Augusta Metro Spirit, 11/19/08
“A masterpiece of writing advice…a perfect companion for writers at any stage of the craft.”
The Writer, 2/09
“What’s new and particularly noteworthy in this volume is a focus on lessons to be learned from a close reading of The Island of Sakhalin.”
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Bullies, Bastards And Bitches: How To Write The Bad Guys Of Fiction by Jessica Morrell
Get to Know Your Character's Sinister Side
A truly memorable antagonist is not a one-dimensional super villain bent on world domination for no particular reason. Realistic, credible bad guys create essential story complications, personalize conflict, add immediacy to a story line, and force the protagonist to evolve.
From mischief-makers to villains to arch nemeses, Bullies, Bastards & Bitches shows you how to create nuanced bad guys who are indispensable to the stories in which they appear. Through detailed instruction and examples from contemporary bestsellers and classic page-turners, author Jessica Page Morrell also shows you how to:
Understand the subtle but key differences between unlikeable protagonists, anti-heroes, dark heroes, and bad boys
Supply even your darkest sociopath with a sympathetic attribute that will engage readers
Set the stage for an unforgettable standoff between your hero and your villain
Choose the right type of female villain—femme fatale, mommy dearest, avenger, etc.—for your story
Bullies, Bastards & Bitches is your all-encompassing bad-guy compendium to tapping into any character's dark side.
Bullies, Bastards And Bitches: How To Write The Bad Guys Of Fiction by Jessica Morrell
Get to Know Your Character's Sinister Side
A truly memorable antagonist is not a one-dimensional super villain bent on world domination for no particular reason. Realistic, credible bad guys create essential story complications, personalize conflict, add immediacy to a story line, and force the protagonist to evolve.
From mischief-makers to villains to arch nemeses, Bullies, Bastards & Bitches shows you how to create nuanced bad guys who are indispensable to the stories in which they appear. Through detailed instruction and examples from contemporary bestsellers and classic page-turners, author Jessica Page Morrell also shows you how to:
Understand the subtle but key differences between unlikeable protagonists, anti-heroes, dark heroes, and bad boys
Supply even your darkest sociopath with a sympathetic attribute that will engage readers
Set the stage for an unforgettable standoff between your hero and your villain
Choose the right type of female villain—femme fatale, mommy dearest, avenger, etc.—for your story
Bullies, Bastards & Bitches is your all-encompassing bad-guy compendium to tapping into any character's dark side.
Друзья! Нашему писательскому проекту: каналу в телеграмеhttps://telegram.me/writerstuff и сайту: http://writerstuff.xyz , нужен редактор. На сайте будет находиться наша база справочного материала, статей и много еще чего (сюрприз).
Контент планирую оригинальный.
Материала накопилось много, я физически не успеваю править написанное. По желанию, вы сможете писать и свои статьи , но основная задача - правка. Пройтись метким глазом по тексту на предмет ошибок, в крайнем случае найти синоним слову ну и так далее. Пишите в личку. Спасибо!
Друзья! Нашему писательскому проекту: каналу в телеграмеhttps://telegram.me/writerstuff и сайту: http://writerstuff.xyz , нужен редактор. На сайте будет находиться наша база справочного материала, статей и много еще чего (сюрприз).
Контент планирую оригинальный.
Материала накопилось много, я физически не успеваю править написанное. По желанию, вы сможете писать и свои статьи , но основная задача - правка. Пройтись метким глазом по тексту на предмет ошибок, в крайнем случае найти синоним слову ну и так далее. Пишите в личку. Спасибо!
#book #screenwriting #writing
How to be a Sitcom Writer: Secrets from the Inside by Marc Blake
Everyone loves - and hates - sitcom. On TV it's the goldmine genre, the one watched by millions. There's a special place in our hearts for Fawlty, Frasier, Blackadder and Brent. An absurd predicament, witty banter, a group of hilariously dysfunctional people: it all seems so easy. But is it? If you've ever said 'I can do better than that', then this is the book for you. How to be a Sitcom Writer will encourage, test and pull you through the comedy boot camp that is writing narrative-led character comedy for radio/TV.
#book #screenwriting #writing
How to be a Sitcom Writer: Secrets from the Inside by Marc Blake
Everyone loves - and hates - sitcom. On TV it's the goldmine genre, the one watched by millions. There's a special place in our hearts for Fawlty, Frasier, Blackadder and Brent. An absurd predicament, witty banter, a group of hilariously dysfunctional people: it all seems so easy. But is it? If you've ever said 'I can do better than that', then this is the book for you. How to be a Sitcom Writer will encourage, test and pull you through the comedy boot camp that is writing narrative-led character comedy for radio/TV.
Добрый вечер, WriterStuff!
Наступило время рекомендаций.
Представляю дружественный канал:
"Прочитала и написала" @prochitalanapisala
Блог с книжными рецензиями на нон-фикшен и со схожей тематикой о книгах, помогающих писать. Канал освещает книги на русском, чего иногда не хватает на нашем канале. Рекомендую!
Добрый вечер, WriterStuff!
Наступило время рекомендаций.
Представляю дружественный канал:
"Прочитала и написала" @prochitalanapisala
Блог с книжными рецензиями на нон-фикшен и со схожей тематикой о книгах, помогающих писать. Канал освещает книги на русском, чего иногда не хватает на нашем канале. Рекомендую!
Добрый день, WriterStuff!
#book #writing
Plot - How To Build Short Stories And Novels That Don't Sag, Gizzle, Or Trail Off In Scraps Of Frustrated Revision...
by Ansen Dibell
This book is about identifying the choices available when creating, fixing, steering, and discovering plots and then learning what narrative problems they are apt to create and how to choose an effective strategy for solving them. The result? Strong, solid stories and novels that move.
#book #writing
Plot - How To Build Short Stories And Novels That Don't Sag, Gizzle, Or Trail Off In Scraps Of Frustrated Revision...
by Ansen Dibell
This book is about identifying the choices available when creating, fixing, steering, and discovering plots and then learning what narrative problems they are apt to create and how to choose an effective strategy for solving them. The result? Strong, solid stories and novels that move.
#week
Добрый день, WriterStuff!
Недельный обзор публикаций на канале.
18-25 сентября 2016
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Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing by Claire Kehrwald Cook
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/180
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#book #writing
The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/183
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#book #writing
How to Write Like Chekhov: Advice and Inspiration, Straight from His Own Letters and Work
by Anton Chekhov (Author), Piero Brunello (Editor), Lena Lencek (Editor)
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/187
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#book #writing
Bullies, Bastards And Bitches: How To Write The Bad Guys Of Fiction by Jessica Morrell
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/190
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#book #screenwriting #writing
How to be a Sitcom Writer: Secrets from the Inside by Marc Blake
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/194
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#book #writing
Plot - How To Build Short Stories And Novels That Don't Sag, Gizzle, Or Trail Off In Scraps Of Frustrated Revision...
by Ansen Dibell
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/198
Добрый день, WriterStuff!
Недельный обзор публикаций на канале.
18-25 сентября 2016
#book #writing
Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing by Claire Kehrwald Cook
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/180
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#book #writing
The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/183
-----
#book #writing
How to Write Like Chekhov: Advice and Inspiration, Straight from His Own Letters and Work
by Anton Chekhov (Author), Piero Brunello (Editor), Lena Lencek (Editor)
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/187
-----
#book #writing
Bullies, Bastards And Bitches: How To Write The Bad Guys Of Fiction by Jessica Morrell
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/190
-----
#book #screenwriting #writing
How to be a Sitcom Writer: Secrets from the Inside by Marc Blake
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/194
-----
#book #writing
Plot - How To Build Short Stories And Novels That Don't Sag, Gizzle, Or Trail Off In Scraps Of Frustrated Revision...
by Ansen Dibell
https://telegram.me/writerstuff/198