Writing Fiction
by Disher, Garry
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- ISBN 10
- 0140068309
- ISBN 13
- 9780140068306
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Synopsis
Clearly and compactly explains the fundamentals of good fiction-writing, with examples from wide variety of known writers.The art of writing fiction successfully requires not only talent but craft. This book is a guide to that craft - for writers who want to understand and master the basics of what makes a novel or story work well. The principles and sound practical advice offered arise from Garry Disher's own deep experience as a professional writer, as well as a teacher of writing, an editor of collections, and a judge for fiction awards. Disher illustrates his points with examples from many other Australian and international fiction writers, presenting a candid picture of the pleasures and pitfalls across a diversity of fiction-writing experiences.Ranging across from the most significant elements of fiction, such as plot characterisation and voice, to fine details like the use of tense, Disher's hands-on advice can only help fiction writers write better fiction.
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- Bookseller
- Pine Tree Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- R20152S
- Title
- Writing Fiction
- Author
- Disher, Garry
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0140068309
- ISBN 13
- 9780140068306
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Place of Publication
- Ringwood
- This edition first published
- December 8, 1983
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