Truth About Fiction; Author: Schoen, Steven; Paperback

Author: Schoen, Steven
Paperback; Illustrations, Glossary, Index
121 pages
Published: March 2000
Pearson Professional Education
ISBN: 0130257710

This book presents readers and creative writing enthusiasts with comprehensive coverage of the elements of fiction and real-world writing techniques that help build skills--such as sensory detailing, character construction, and cause and effect plotting. Plenty of practical advice completes this treatment of the fiction genre. Chapter topics include character, plot, story structure, dialogue, point of view, style, and details. For writers pursuing a hobby or a dream--or just dabbling, this insightful guide will teach them how do it and “ say” it better.Designed for undergraduate courses in introductory creative writing, This text treats creative writing as a practical skill-building course with actual applications. It presents coverage of the elements of fiction and real-world writing techniques.