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A Guide to Writing Short Stories

(u. S.) American "writer's Digest" Magazine

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"There are no boring topics, only incompetent authors." This book will tell you that anyone can learn to write! This set of story writing methods summarized by the American magazine "Writer's Digest" is both practical and simple. It tells you how to write a good story that others are willing to publish and read, and that you can't stop reading. "A Guide to Short Story Writing" is prefaced by Joyce Carol Oates, winner of the U. S. National Book Award and France's Femina Literary Prize, and is creatively taught by 38 writers and editors across the United States. The content covers all aspects of short story writing techniques. In this book you will get answers to questions like: Can writing just rely on inspiration? How to make characters real and believable? Is dialogue the same as speaking? How to choose the right perspective? How are plot and conflict established in the story? How to set up the scene? How to use flashback? Etc. Every writer, from beginner to professional, can find inspiration, guidance, and encouragement in this practical book.