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Writing Fiction, Tenth Edition: A Guide to Narrative Craft (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

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Book Synopsis: More than 250,000 copies sold! A creative writer’s shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Writing Fiction. Janet Burroway’s best-selling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America, and for more than three decades it has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn the craft. Now in its tenth edition, Writing Fiction is more accessible than ever for writers of all levels—inside or outside the classroom. This new edition continues to provide advice that is practical, comprehensive, and flexible. Burroway’s tone is personal and nonprescriptive, welcoming learning writers into the community of practiced storytellers. Moving from freewriting to final revision, the book addresses “showing not telling,” characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, plot, imagery, and point of view. It includes new topics and writing prompts, and each chapter now ends with a list of recommended readings that exemplify the craft elements discussed, allowing for further study. And the examples and quotations throughout the book feature a wide and diverse range of today’s best and best-known creators of both novels and short stories. This book is a master class in creative writing that also calls on us to renew our love of storytelling and celebrate the skill of writing well. There is a very good chance that one of your favorite authors learned the craft with Writing Fiction. And who knows what future favorite will get her start reading this edition? Read more

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Are you an aspiring writer looking to take your craft to the next level? Look no further! Writing Fiction, Tenth Edition: A Guide to Narrative Craft is the must-have book that will unlock your creative potential. With over 250,000 copies sold, this best-selling classic by Janet Burroway is the go-to resource for writers of all levels.

What sets Writing Fiction apart from other creative writing books is its practicality, comprehensiveness, and flexibility. Burroway's personal and nonprescriptive tone welcomes you into the community of practiced storytellers. From freewriting to final revision, this book covers everything - from "showing not telling" to characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, plot, imagery, and point of view.

But that's not all! The tenth edition includes new topics and writing prompts to stimulate your imagination and enhance your skills. Each chapter concludes with a list of recommended readings that exemplify the craft elements discussed, allowing you to delve deeper into the art of storytelling. You'll be inspired by the wide range of today's best and best-known creators of novels and short stories.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from the master class of creative writing. Writing Fiction has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn the craft and discover their own unique voice. Who knows, one of your favorite authors may have learned the same tips and techniques from this very book!

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