Technique in Fiction/Second Edition: Revised and Updated for a New Generation

Macauley, Robie und George Lanning:

ISBN 10: 0312006926 / ISBN 13: 9780312006921

Published by St Martins Pr, 1987

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Technique in Fiction/Second Edition: Revised and Updated for a New Generation
• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312006926
• ISBN 13: 9780312006921
• Binding: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Edition: Revised, Updated, Subsequent.
• Condition: Gut
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 295 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Varia

About this title

Synopsis

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

Reviews

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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