Writing short stories : a Routledge writer's guide

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Writing short stories : a Routledge writer's guide

Ailsa Cox

Routledge, 2016

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [158]-163) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This new edition of Writing Short Stories has been updated throughout to include new and revised exercises, up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies and a new glossary of key terms and techniques. Ailsa Cox, a published short-story writer, guides the reader through the key aspects of the craft, provides a variety of case studies and examples of how others have approached the genre and sets a series of engaging exercises to help hone your skills. This inspiring book is the ideal guide for those new to the genre or for anyone wanting to improve their technique.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Spinning a yarn 2. Capturing the moment 3. Humour, character and dialogue 4. The fantastic 5. What if? 6. Reality 7. Love, death and desire Resources Glossary Bibliography

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Details

  • NCID
    BB27824470
  • ISBN
    • 9781138955431
  • LCCN
    2015049592
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    169 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
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