| Description |
249 pages ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
"All writers are familiar with terms like plot, suspense, conflict and character. They may be less familiar with intertextuality, anachrony and fabula and they may be even less confident in achieving the effects these terms refer to. This book defines fictional techniques and guides the potential writer in their use. It may spark off ideas for stories and novels and provide first aid for failing stories. A story's ending may come as a surprise to the reader, suspense may have the reader on the edge of the seat, and conflict may lead to unbearable excitement. It is the job of the writer to create these effects and this book illustrates how it is done. The book is for students doing creative writing in higher education and at A-level. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in writing fiction."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-249) |
| Subject |
Fiction -- Authorship.
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| ISBN |
074563687X hardback |
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9780745636870 hardback |
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0745636888 paperback |
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9780745636887 paperback |
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