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Writing Fiction

The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School

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Written by: Gotham Writers' Workshop, Alexander Steele - editor
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Summary

Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this audiobook.

Here you'll find:

  • The fundamental elements of fiction craft—character, plot, point of view, etc.—explained clearly and completely
  • Key concepts illustrated with passages from great works of fiction
  • The complete text of Cathedral by Raymond Carver—a masterpiece of contemporary short fiction that is analyzed throughout the book
  • Exercises that let you immediately apply what you learn to your own writing.

Written by Gotham Writers' Workshop expert instructors and edited by Dean of Faculty Alexander Steele, Writing Fiction offers the same methods and exercises that have earned the school international acclaim.

Once you've listened—and written—your way through this book, you'll have a command of craft that will enable you to turn your ideas into effective short stories and novels. You will be a writer.

Gotham Writers' Workshop is America's leading private creative writing school, offering classes in New York City and on the web at WritingClasses.com. The school's interactive online classes, selected Best of the Web by Forbes, have attracted thousands of aspiring writers from across the United States and more than sixty countries.

Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

©2003 Gotham Writers' Workshop (P)2022 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
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This is a super helpful book for learning the basics of fiction writing. It breaks down characters, plot, and dialogue in a simple way, and the exercises are great. Some examples feel a bit old and a couple of opinions didn't totally land with me, but it's a fantastic resource overall. Definitely worth checking out if you want to improve your writing.

Really solid guide

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