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?
