Synopsis
Method and Madness takes its title from Hamlet: Though this be madness, yet there is method int. Comprehensive and accessible, it provides guidelines to all aspects of fiction writing, from generating ideas to getting published. With a wealth of imaginative yet practical exercises and 39 storiesthe most in any guide to fiction writingMethod and Madness offers friendly, down-to-earth instruction in the art and craft of fiction.
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About the Author
Alice LaPlante is the author of the craft book The Making of a Story and the New York Times best-selling novel Turn of Mind. She has taught creative writing at Stanford and San Francisco State University and lives in Mallorca, Spain, with her family.
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