Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. Revised and Updated 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

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Title: Technique In Fiction, Second Edition: Revised and Updated for a New Generation
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication Date: 1987
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0312006926
ISBN 13: 9780312006921
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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The principles underlying narration, dialogue, characterization, plot, and form are introduced in examples of and critical discussions on the work of leading writers

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YA Serious young writers looking for hints or detailed instructions may find both in these works. While different in tone and approach, they manage to answer many of the ``how do you do it'' questions about fiction writing. Technique in Fiction with its textbook-like approach covers all of the basics for creating a short story or novel. In addition, it makes good use of examples from well-known literature. Students with even limited literature backgrounds may recognize the authors and titles, while avid readers will be able to recall specific plots or characters as examples. Checklists further help aspiring writers to gauge their own work against the requirements of well-constructed plot, characterization, and setting. The Peck book, although a bit heavy on personal anecdotes and too-clever titles and wording, is a lively, conversational explanation of how one author puts together his characters. He covers such fascinating details as how to show a character using a tool to help establish personality traits and attitudes. Both titles should do well in collections where students are looking for how-to books on writing. Carolyn Praytor Boyd, Episcopal High School, Bellaire

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