Book description
Creative writing may be the ultimate form of self-expression. Whether the reader is a creative writing student or someone who feels compelled to create stories and poetry in their free time, Idiot's Guides: Creative Writing helps them master the basics of fiction and creative nonfiction and write more effectively. Readers will learn how to:
- Create the fundamental elements of good fiction of creative nonfiction, including plot, character, point of view, setting, dialogue, style, and theme.
- Write various types and genres of creative writing, including novels, short stories, plays and screenplays, poetry, book-length and article-length narrative nonfiction, memoirs, and more.
- Hone their writing skills and boost their creativity with writing prompts and exercises.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Introduction
- Part 1: You, the Writer
- Part 2: Speech, Voice, and Point of View
- Part 3: Character, Setting, and Types of Stories
- Part 4: Short-Form Genres
- Part 5: Long-Form Genres
- Part 6: Drafting, Researching, and Editing
- Part 7: Getting Published
- Appendixes
- Index
- About the Author
Product information
- Title: Creative Writing
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2014
- Publisher(s): Alpha
- ISBN: 9781615645251
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