The most widely used and respected text in its field, Writing Fiction, 7e by novelists Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French guides the novice story writer from first inspiration to final revision by providing practical writing techniques and concrete examples. Written in a tone that is personal and non prescriptive, the text encourages students to develop proficiency through each step of the writing process, offering an abundance of exercises designed to spur writing and creativity. The text also integrates diverse contemporary short stories in every chapter in the belief that the reading of inspiring fiction goes hand in hand with the writing of fresh and exciting stories.
1. Whatever works : The Writing Process
2. Seeing is believing : Showing and Telling
3. Building character : Characterization, Part 1
4. The flesh made word : Characterization, Part II
5. Far, Far away : Fictional Place
7. The tower and the net : Story Form, Plot, and Structure
8. Call me ishmael : Point of View
9. Play it again, sam : Revision