Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27219 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Synopsis
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, writers 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 which is right for their story Each chapter is filled with examples drawn from the work of successful writers, along with action-and-results exercises that help readers take their lessons to the keyboard.

Customer Reviews

Helpful, detailed - great book
I bought four books of this series and found this one of the most useful ones; it's very practical and helps to become more aware of the mechanics of storywriting. For me it's something to take in, think about, and then let go to the back of my mind - writing with this book constantly next to you is probably not going to work out so well.

This book does not focus on getting a novel published, which I found pleasant (some of the others in the series do do this, and I find it a bit paralysing to think of that while I'm writing) but just on crafting a good story. One thing I would like to see different is exercises that are more open to the idea that the reader already has a story going on. Many of the exercises are about analysing published books, and I would like a little more working with an existing (or growing) story.

Brilliant and usefull tool for beginner
I wanted to say THANK you to the author of this book for brilliant job!
I am as a beginner in fiction writing use this wonderful tool to craft my first character. It was hard for me to understand where to begin and what to do. This book gives a complete layout and important point to consider while creating character. Exercises after each chapter let me practice theory and gave a lot of new ideas. It is a truly inspirational book.

Buy it, if you are an anspiring author
This is a superb set of books for the aspiring author, written not just in an informative way, but also fun to read and the content easy to remember. The book teaches all you need to know to start or improve your writing, with plenty of examples to illustrate each concept. You won't find any pompous tuition or comments in these books, the text is intended for your benefit, and not for the author to show off. In that respect it doesn't matter if this is the first time you are trying to write anything, or you just want to improve on your past experience. And apart from teaching prose, I find these books packed with many fascinating insights into humanity and the way people interact with each other, and also the world around them. Another good point is that the chapters are long enough to make a point, but not long enough to bore the pants off you. As I said, the text is written for 'you,' and to encourage you. It certainly encourages me!