A solid guide to creative writing. the excercises and readings are standard but the chapters do give some valuable tips.
This is a nice writing referential guide all in one place - addresses many aspects in the realm of creative fiction as well as creative non-fiction, with a plethora of examples and citations. Much of the material I already knew, but it was interesting to gain insight on the usual story components. ...
LaPlante gives one of the best explanations of the writing process I've ever read. It's not full of self-importance (I'm looking at you, Jane Smiley) or tired rules. Instead, LaPlante gives clear definitions and examples of techniques and provides would-be writers with exercises to help develop the ...
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