Writing Fiction

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About this book

The most widely used and respected text in its field, Writing Fiction, 7e by novelists Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French guides the novice story writer from first inspiration to final revision by providing practical writing techniques and concrete examples. Written in a tone that is personal and non-prescriptive, the text encourages students to develop proficiency through each step of the writing process, offering an abundance of exercises designed to spur writing and creativity. The text also integrates diverse contemporary short stories in every chapter in the belief that the reading of inspiring fiction goes hand-in-hand with the writing of fresh and exciting stories.

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4.1/5 · 4053 readers · 397 pages · ≈ 7 h 21 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Writing Fiction?

About ≈ 7 h 21 m — 397 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mWriting Fiction~7 h 21 m

How many pages is Writing Fiction?

397 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Writing Fiction397

What genre is Writing Fiction?

It sits on the Fiction shelves.

Is Writing Fiction in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who wrote Writing Fiction?

Janet Burroway (1193–0).

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