Behind the Short Story
Behind the Short Story
副标题: From First to Final Draft
ISBN: 9780321117243
出版社: Longman
出版年: 2006-03-01
页数: 464
定价: USD 34.67
装帧: Paperback
内容简介
Behind the Short Story provides the “inside scoop” on how a successful story emerges from first to final draft by compiling critical analysis techniques, writing exercises, representative stories, and useful insights into the writing process from award-winning, student-oriented teachers who are also successful short story writers.? Unique craft commentaries explore the decisions writers make on issues of structure, character, setting, etc. and offer practical suggestions for pre-writing, drafting, and revising.? Features contemporary short stories and craft commentaries from 27 of today’s best-known short story writers, including Amy Bloom, T.C. Boyle, Mary Gaitskill, Lorrie Moore, and George Saunders. Craft-oriented commentary by each author reveals many of the fiction techniques and decisions that go into writing a short story.? For writers interested in exploring the process of writing a successful short story.