Writing short stories : the most practical guide / William H. Phillips.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phillips, William H., 1940-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Short story--Authorship.

Short story.

Physical Description:

xii, 139 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Syracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press, 2002.

Summary:

An essential source on the creative and practical aspects of writing stories, from planning, writing, and rewriting to marketing and getting published.

Contents:

Part 1 Exploring Sources

2. Particular Sources 14

Part 2 Studying Stories

3. "Crooked Handlebars," by Allen Lujan 33

4. "Treason and Vengeance," by Rosa M. Diaz 46

5. "Intruders," by Claire Doud 57

6. Stories: Goals and Means 74

Part 3 Writing Stories

7. Planning 89

8. Writing 97

9. Rewriting 103

Appendix Tips on Publishing 129.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-136) and index.

ISBN:

0815629192

0815629443

OCLC:

46935909