Creative Writing Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Learning from the Masters

    • 3.3 • 155 Ratings

Publisher Description

Creative Writing: Learning from the Masters provides readers with a window into the extraordinary world of writing fiction. This interactive eBook gives aspiring writers and avid readers alike a unique look at how fiction is created by probing the minds and practices of six of today’s pre-eminent American authors as they share their most intimate practices. Explore the building blocks of fiction as they are artfully presented with thought-provoking examples and commentary from these award-winning authors.


Delivered through candid and exclusive conversations, the impressions of these accomplished authors will spark imagination and ignite creativity in readers as they explore:


Sourcing Fiction
Developing Plot
Creating Characters
Considering Point of View
Tackling Revision
Overcoming Challenges
Finding Inspiration
Exploring Method
Taking Advice



Delve into the writing world and learn from the experiences of gifted authors Ernest J. Gaines, John Irving, Joyce Carol Oates, Norman Mailer, Carol Shields, and Amy Tan. 


This multi-media eBook is appropriate for students in high school, college, and beyond.

  • RELEASED
    2012
    July 25
    LANGUAGE
    EN
    English
    LENGTH
    90
    Pages
    PUBLISHER
    Academy of Achievement
    SELLER
    Academy of Achievement
    SIZE
    588.9
    MB
    AUDIENCE
    Grades 9-17

    Customer Reviews

    MrHMuse ,

    Wonderful Time

    I had a wonderful time reading/watching this book and getting insights into how various authors do their craft. I thought the subject matter and style was refreshing and very useful for anyone who is curious about Creative Writing and the human aspect of the process.

    gary5030 ,

    download

    I had to download it to my computer first then sink to my iPad but it is well worth the extra effort.

    krwiseone ,

    Would like to read it but...

    The book refuses to download.

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