The Technique of Fiction Writing.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dowst, Robert Saunders.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fiction--Authorship.

Fiction--Technique.

Fiction.

Local Subjects:

Fiction--Authorship.

Fiction--Technique.

Fiction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 p.)

Place of Publication:

Auckland : The Floating Press, 2014.

Summary:

Whether you're a new writer struggling to find your way into the story you want to tell or an experienced scribe looking to shake things up with a few novel tips and techniques, Robert Saunders Dowst's The Technique of Fiction Writing can help. Packed with practical guidelines and instructions that are sure to break you out of your rut and breathe new life into your work, this classic guide is a must-read for aspiring novelists and short-story writers.

Contents:

Title; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Chapter I - The Writer Himself; Chapter II - The Choice of Matter; Chapter III - Conceptive Technique: Story Types; Chapter IV - Conceptive Technique: Plot and Situation; Chapter V - Constructive Technique of Narration; Chapter VI - Executive Technique of Narration; Chapter VII - Executive Technique of Narration; Chapter VIII - Description; Chapter IX - Speech; Chapter X - Portrayal of Character; Chapter XI - Atmosphere; Chapter XII - The Short Story; Chapter XIII - The Novel; Chapter XIV - Conclusion; Appendix A - Suggestions for the Student

Appendix B - Suggestions for TeachersAppendix C - To Write a Story; Endnotes

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9781776533718

1776533712