Write Great Fiction - Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint
The indispensable Write Great Fiction series continues with an in-depth look at three of the most important tools in the writer's craft: character, emotion and viewpoint. With the tips and techniques in this book, readers will learn how to:-Create compelling characters that readers believe...
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The indispensable Write Great Fiction series continues with an in-depth look at three of the most important tools in the writer's craft: character, emotion and viewpoint. With the tips and techniques in this book, readers will learn how to:-Create compelling characters that readers believe in-Write scenes that deliver an unforgettable emotional impact-Distinguish among the many different kinds of viewpoint, and choose the one that is right for their storyEach chapter is filled with examples drawn from the work of successful writers and action-and-results exercises that help readers take their lessons to the keyboard.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781582976815 (1582976813)
ASIN: B005LIYZUW
Publish date: January 1st 2012
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Pages no: 240
Edition language: English
Series: Write Great Fiction
The earlier in one's writing career this book is read, the more enjoyable it will be. While I was able to find some useful tidbits, most of this book focused on that which I already knew. This reference guide is written in textbook style.
Eventually, reading books about how to write is just another way to put off writing. I've said before that I think I've exhausted what I can gain from such books, not because I'm now the best writer I can be (I'm not, or at least I hope I'm not) but because you have to learn by doing, not by reading...
This is a helpful book on creating character and one of the more helpful writing books I've read overall. As a writer, for some regrettable reason I have a hard time absorbing the lessons in writing books; this one actually reaches me somewhat. Excellent exercises. Writers should read it unless they...
This book got me thinking about my writing even when the focus was old hat. What more could I ask for?
Decent wrap of of the more technical aspects of writing: 'what it says on the tin' pretty much. Some good exercises at the end of the chapters (really, the only reason I go for "how to write" books.
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