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James Linda M. How To Write And Sell Great Short Stories
Compass Books, 2011. — 101 p. — ISBN 978 1 84694 716 2.
Практическое пособие. В главах, посвященных писательской технике, даны упражнения, в обширной главе, посвященной издательским возможностям, даны характеристики различных фирм и организаций Соединенного Королевства с адресами, в которые можно посылать свои литературные произведения.
How to create characters who are more real than your family and friends? How to make these characters speak with their own dialogue, not yours? How to create vivid locations that readers can actually see? How to create such intriguing plots that readers are desperate to carry on reading? How to be really creative with words? You don't? Then you need to buy this invaluable book. It will not only teach you fascinating story-telling techniques, but how to market your polished short stories once they are written so that they sell worldwide!
Introduction.
Creating Memorable Characters.
Genre and Plot.
Openings and Endings The Point of Entry.
Grammar and Great Writing.
Be Creative with Language.
Perspective.
The Importance of Detail.
Anticipation and Fear.
Showing Versus Telling.
Movement and Pace.
How To Create Great Dialogue.
Location.
Description and Style.
Walter Mitty’s Structure.
Research in Stories.
Correcting Common Faults.
Revision.
Marketing Your Story.
Top tips For Short Story Writing.
UK Writing Outlets.
The Cask of Amontillado S tory.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
‘Wanderer’ 96.
Recommended Reading List.
Last Words.