Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School [Paperback] Gotham Writers' Workshop

Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School [Paperback] Gotham Writers' Workshop

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Gotham Writers' Workshop has successfully mastered the art of imparting the craft of writing in a manner that is pragmatic, easily accessible, and engaging. Presently, the techniques employed by this esteemed institution are made available in the form of this book. Within its pages, readers will discover the fundamental elements of fiction craft—including character development, plot construction, and point of view—presented in a clear and comprehensive manner. These key concepts are elucidated through the use of excerpts from remarkable works of fiction. Moreover, the book includes an in-depth analysis of "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver, a contemporary masterpiece of short fiction. Throughout the book, readers are provided with exercises that allow for immediate application of the knowledge acquired to their own writing endeavors.

Written by expert instructors from Gotham Writers' Workshop and edited by the esteemed Dean of Faculty, Alexander Steele, Writing Fiction offers readers the same methodologies and exercises that have garnered international acclaim for the school. Upon completing this book, readers will possess a thorough understanding of the craft, enabling them to transform their ideas into compelling short stories and novels. Consequently, they will be equipped with the skills necessary to call themselves writers. Notably, Gotham Writers' Workshop is the leading private creative writing school in America, currently offering classes both in New York City and online at WritingClasses.com. The school's interactive online classes, lauded as "Best of the Web" by Forbes, have attracted aspiring writers from all corners of the United States and over sixty countries worldwide.

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