| Description |
xxii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is a novella, anyway? -- What's the story question? -- Which comes first, character or plot? -- Who's your protagonist? what's the situation? -- Why make a scene? -- What's the plot? -- What's the season? where's the place? -- What's the point of view? -- What's your story's shape? -- Does it have a backstory? -- What's the rising action? -- How much worse can it get? -- What's the climax? -- And the end, pray tell? -- What's the beginning again? -- Recommended novellas -- Where to publish your novella. |
| Summary |
"While the novella has existed as a distinct literary form for over four hundred years, Writing the Novella is the first craft book dedicated to creating this intermediate-length fiction. Innovative, integrated journal prompts inspire and sustain the creative process, and classic novellas serve as examples throughout. Part 1 defines the novella form and steers early decision-making on situation, character, plot, and point of view. Part 2 provides detailed directions for writing the scenic plot points that support a strong but flexible narrative arc. Appendix materials include a list of recommended novellas, publishing opportunities, and blank templates for the story map, graphs, and charts used throughout the book. By turns instructive and inspirational, Writing the Novella will be a welcome resource for new and experienced writers alike." -- Publisher's description |
| Subject |
Fiction -- Authorship.
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Fiction -- Technique.
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| ISBN |
0826362559 paperback |
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9780826362551 paperback |
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9780826362568 electronic |
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