Creative Writing - Bulman, Colin
30,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
payback
15 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

All writers are familiar with terms like plot, suspense, conflict and character. They may be less familiar with intertextuality, anachrony, and fabula, and they may be even less confident in achieving the effects these terms refer to. This book defines fictional techniques and guides the potential writer in their use. It may spark off ideas for stories and novels and provide first-aid for failing stories. A story's ending may come as a surprise to the reader, suspense may have the reader on the edge of the seat, and conflict may lead to unbearable excitement. It is the job of the writer to…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
All writers are familiar with terms like plot, suspense, conflict and character. They may be less familiar with intertextuality, anachrony, and fabula, and they may be even less confident in achieving the effects these terms refer to. This book defines fictional techniques and guides the potential writer in their use. It may spark off ideas for stories and novels and provide first-aid for failing stories. A story's ending may come as a surprise to the reader, suspense may have the reader on the edge of the seat, and conflict may lead to unbearable excitement. It is the job of the writer to create these effects and this book illustrates how it is done. The book is for students doing creative writing in higher education, at "A" level, and it will be essential reading for anyone interested in writing fiction. Contents: * Definitions of over 200 terms and techniques to do with fiction writing * How to achieve fictional effects * Literary examples of the techniques described Characteristics of genre as well as literary fiction * Basic but essential techniques such as writing dialogue and using figures of speech * Definitions of major terms used in publishing
Autorenporträt
Colin Bulman has taught creative writing in universities for 20 years. He has published fiction and non-fiction as have some of his students.
Rezensionen
"As a guide and glossary it is well researched and presented inplain English with many valuable insights into not only themeanings, but also the background to many of the words and phrases... Also, it is a wonderful book to just sit and dip into at will- you are sure to learn something and be entertained at thesame time."
Writing in Education

"Superbly written and organized, Creative Writing is asthoroughly engaging and 'reader friendly' as it is informed andinformative, making it a very highly recommended addition to anyaspiring novelist's technical reference collection."
Midwest Book Review

"A present with a future - the guide might lead lead to a newcareer for its recipient."
Hexham Courant

"Creative Writing will be useful to apprentices at alllevels."
Times Literary Supplement

"This is a comprehensive and eminently accessible text. Theinformation is authoritative and clearly presented. Thecoombination of guide and gloassary is very appealing and I couldsee this being of great interest not only to writers but to fictionwriting tutors and English Literature teachers as well. Ithoroughly enjoyed browsing through the entries. The explanation oftechnical terms and the practical illustrations makes this a veryreadable reference book."
Jane Bluett, a member of The National Association for theTeaching of English

"An innovatiove and informative guide. As well as offering clearand comprehensive definitions of figures of speech, historical andcurrent literary trends and many aspects of publishing, Bulman'sbook includes numerous entries on fiction writing techniques whichcannot fail to inspire the aspiring writer."
Sue Richardson, writer and lecturer in Creative Writing…mehr