Creative Writer's Handbook (4th Edition)
by Philip K. Jason, Allan B. Lefcowitz
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Author: Allan B. Lefcowitz, Philip K. JasonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-07-30
ISBN: 0131893718
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Book Review: Helpful but full of typos
Summary: 5 Stars
The other people reviewing this should have kept in mind that this book was intended to introduce novices to the basic concepts of creative writing. I did not feel it was condescending or distracting. I thought it was helpful and thorough as well as specific. Not meant for the literary types who've convinced themselves that they are "writers" and therefore above the practical advice this book offers. It was used as a text book for a class I took: "Intro to Creative Writing." I found it very helpful and useful. I learned a lot!
Caution: This edition is filled with typos.
Summary of Creative Writer's Handbook (4th Edition)
This handbook is the perfect reference for beginning creative writers. It offers abundant illustrations, exercises, and useful techniques in all genres. While emphasizing problem-solving and the mastery of literary conventions, this handbook also takes the apprentice writer on a journey from inspiration to revision. Explores the work of ?classic? modern as well as active contemporary writers through examples of effective stories, essays, poems and plays. An extensive look at fundamental creative writing issues includes attitudes, habits, journal-keeping, point of view, language, invention and research, and more. Appropriate for apprentice creative writers.
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