The College Handbook of Creative Writing
Title | The College Handbook of Creative Writing PDF eBook |
Author | Robert DeMaria |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P |
Pages | 382 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | College readers |
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This book ... describes how universal writing problems have been dealt with by experienced writers, and it explains how the mistakes commonly made by novice writers can be avoided. The book is organized to be as practical as possible. It outlines the general principles of writing and then moves on to specific problems that writers encounter. Chapters 1-4 discuss the fundamental elements in a piece of creative writing-theme, setting, characters, and plot. Chapters 5-11 deal with the basic techniques for handling point of view, tone, description, dialogue, time, and imagery. Chapters 12 and 13 go over the mechanics of manuscript preparation and present a brief review of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Finally, Chapter 14 looks at writing as a career and offers suggestions on such things as marketing, inquiries, and agents. (Cont. in TofC).
The Creative Writing Handbook
Title | The Creative Writing Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Jay Amberg |
Publisher | Good Year Books |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780673360137 |
Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!
Handbook of Creative Writing
Title | Handbook of Creative Writing PDF eBook |
Author | Steven Earnshaw |
Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
Pages | 560 |
Release | 2014-04-14 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 074868977X |
In this new edition 54 chapters cover the central pillars of writing creatively: the theories behind the creativity, the techniques and writing as a commercial enterprise. With contributions from over 50 poets, novelists, dramatists, publishers, editors, tutors, critics and scholars, this is the essential guide to writing and getting published. DT A 3-in-1 text with outstanding breadth of coverage on the theories, the craft & the business of creative writing DT Includes practical advice on getting published & making money from your writing New for this edition: DT Chapters on popular topics such as 'self-publishing and the rise of the indie author', 'social media', 'flash fiction', 'song lyrics', 'creative-critical hybrids' and 'collaboration in the theatre' DT New and updated exercises to help you practice your writing DT Up-to-date information on teaching, copyright, writing for the web & earning a living as a writer DT Updated Glossary of Terms
The Creative Writing Handbook
Title | The Creative Writing Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | John Singleton |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 326 |
Release | 2000-04-02 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1349908134 |
This revised and updated edition of The Creative Writing Handbook now includes new chapters on writing for stage and radio and on writing screenplays for film and television. Written by professional writers and tutors, it covers all aspects of the writing process, from drafting first thoughts to shaping them into polished and publishable work. In a series of lively and stimulating chapters, all major areas of writing are explored, from screen-writing to short fiction, from autobiography to experimental prose. The Handbook offers new and experienced writers a whole range of creative ideas, sound advice and open-ended tasks for exploring experience, mastering technique and thereby releasing the full potential of the imagination. As most taught courses in creative writing are in workshop form, each chapter includes invaluable ideas on how to run group sessions and offer a rich fund of suggestions for developing writing beyond the workshop.
The Practice of Creative Writing
Title | The Practice of Creative Writing PDF eBook |
Author | Heather Sellers |
Publisher | Macmillan Higher Education |
Pages | 518 |
Release | 2020-09-14 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 131932116X |
When it comes to writing, The Practice of Creative Writing has a simple message: you can do this, and it’s worthwhile to try. Designed for students in the introductory course, The Practice of Creative Writing teaches writers how to trust their own voice, experiment with form, and develop a writing process that allows them to spend more productive time at the desk. Rather than locking into one genre early, writers are encouraged to work among and in between genres and to focus on creating a writing practice that privileges close observation, patience, and techniques of pattern, energy, and shape. Heather Sellers, who writes in multiple genres herself, has developed a lively, welcoming, student-centered approach that teaches creative concentration, close reading, and generating pages. She provides opportunities to be playful and to experiment at the same time that she teaches students the importance of discipline, form, and craft. Heather Sellers is a certified online instructor, and The Practice of Creative Writing is designed to be used in traditional face-to-face classrooms or in online education. Each chapter begins with objectives for that module. Prompts and writing practices are carefully sequenced. Every chapter ends with both genre-specific writing projects alongside hybrid and experimental prompts. The readings included in this new edition invite students to experience an even wider range of innovative and new literatures. A new chapter on creative ways to approach revision as a shaping practice engaged throughout the writing process helps students work harder on their writing.
The Creative Writing Student's Handbook
Title | The Creative Writing Student's Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Cathie Hartigan |
Publisher | CreateSpace |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 2014-04-17 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9781500599546 |
This new handbook takes students through the entire creative writing process. You will find plenty of practical advice, helpful exercises, lots of tips and links to useful websites in this indispensable manual for new and seasoned writers alike. Cathie Hartigan and Margaret James are highly motivated authors and creative writing tutors. Between them, they have over thirty years of successful teaching experience for Writers News Home Study Division, The London School of Journalism and Exeter College. They are readers and judges for many international writing competitions and, with Sophie Duffy, are the founders and administrators of both The Exeter Novel Prize and The Exeter Story Prize – see www.creativewritingmatters.co.uk for more information about literary competitions and services to writers. 'A very helpful guide.' Dr Paul Vlitos - Programme Director of BA English Literature with Creative Writing. University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
Creative Writer's Handbook
Title | Creative Writer's Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Jason |
Publisher | Pearson |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Authorship |
ISBN | 9780136050520 |
For Creative Writing courses. This handbook is the perfect reference for beginning creative writers. It offers abundant illustrations, exercises, and useful techniques in all genres. While emphasising problem-solving and the mastery of literary conventions, this handbook also takes the apprentice writer on a journey from inspiration to revision.