Teach Yourself Creative Writing - Softcover

Doubtfire, Dianne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071419594 ISBN 13: 9780071419598

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2003

Synopsis

Teach Yourself Creative Writing is the ideal handbook for every aspiring author. It covers all the main forms of writing--articles, short stories, poetry, plays, novels, and nonfiction--and features up-to-date examples and exercises to motivate and inspire. Throughout the book, the author offers readers clear guidance on developing their talent, helping them acquire the essential skills for a successful writing career.

New chapters in this revised edition include subjects such as writing from experience, magazine short stories, research and the Internet, and more.

About this title

About the Author:

Dianne Doubtfire was a successful author of both fiction and non-fiction.

Review:

"A how-to book for beginners that does not talk down to its audience" "plenty of excellent advice" "equips the beginner to tackel a wide range of markets" -- Writing Magazine - Jun/Jul 2003 issue 20030512 "An ideal handbook for anyone new to the diverse world of creative writing...an essential read for the apprentice" -- The New Writer - May/June 2003 20030514 "the ideal practical handbook for any aspiring author" -- Zing Review 20040401

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071419594
• ISBN 13: 9780071419598
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 233