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Stein on writing : a master editor of some of the most successful writers of our century shares his craft techniques and strategies / Sol Stein.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York : St. Martins Press, 1995.Edition: 1st edDescription: xii, 308 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780312254216 (pbk)
  • 0312254210 (pbk)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808/.02 20
LOC classification:
  • PN 151 S819s 1995
Online resources: Summary: Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place." With examples from his best sellers as well as aspiring students' writing, Stein offers detailed sections on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, liposuctioning flab, the "triage" method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more.
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Humanidades Humanidades (4to. Piso) PN 151 S819s 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000121665

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Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place." With examples from his best sellers as well as aspiring students' writing, Stein offers detailed sections on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, liposuctioning flab, the "triage" method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more.

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