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Bezig met laden... How to Grow a Novel: The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make and How to Overcome Them (editie 2014)door Sol Stein
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This was published in 1999, so a fair amount of what it offers is out of date. If you were looking to be a novelist between 1950 and 1990, though, this would have been a great source of information. Even today, much of what it says about basic storytelling remains valid, at least for popular fiction. One thing that is changing (thankfully) is increased diversity. Novels today don't need to be as formulaic or appeal to as large a percentage of readers as they once did because eBooks (which aren't mentioned at all), don't cost much to produce and nothing to stock. Then there is POD, indie publishing, small presses and the like, which can offer readers much greater selection than they once had. This, I think, is a good thing because in the last century all that got past profit-motivated editors and publishers were books they thought would sell well, lowest common denominator popular fiction. If your tastes did not match those of the majority, you could have a tough time finding books you loved. In How to Grow a Novel, Stein often mentions what readers like or want or expect, as if all readers are the same. There were a few places in which he makes such a claim, and my reaction was 'I don't.' For example, he mentions footnotes as something to avoid, but Terry Pratchett, whose books I love, was famous for them. Stein claims that readers want to be 'kidnapped' into the authors' fictional worlds to the extent that the real world seems 'flimsy'. Not me. Fiction that tries to pretend not to be kind of annoys me. He also stresses that authors need to evoke emotions in their stories. Again, not so much with me. I've always preferred stories that are more 'think' than 'feel'. I'm not looking for escapism. I don't need emotional catharsis. That's not what I want in a book. I tend to favor clearly fictional stories with themes, ideas, and insights that relate to the real world (e.g. Pratchett, again). Some popular, mass-appeal fiction is all right, but, with few exceptions, these a not books I love. But for general advice for budding novelists who want to write popular fiction, this remains a pretty good guide despite its age. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Each year thousands of fiction writers, from beginners to bestselling author, benefit from Sol Stein's sold-out workshops, featured appearances at writers' conferences, software for writers, on-line columns, and his popular first book for writers,Stein on Writing. Stein practices what he teaches: He is the author of nine novels, including the million-copy bestsellerThe Magician, as well as editor of such major writers as James Baldwin, Jack Higgins, Elia Kazan, Budd Schulberg, W. H. Auden, and Jacques Barzun, and the teacher and editor of several current bestselling authors. What sets Stein apart is his practical approach. He provides specific techniques that speed writers to successful publication. How to Grow a Novelis not just a book, but an invaluable workshop in print. It includes details and examples from Stein's editorial work with a #1 bestselling novelist as well as talented newcomers. Stein takes the reader backstage in the development of memorable characters and fascinating plots. The chapter on dialogue overflows with solutions for short-story writers, novelists, screenwriters, and playwrights. Stein shows what readers are looking for-- and what they avoid-- in the experience of reading fiction. The book offers guidelines-- and warnings-- of special value for nonfiction writers who want to move into fiction. Stein points to the little, often overlooked things that damage the writer's authority without the writer knowing it. And this book, like no other writing book, takes the reader behind the scenes of the publishing business as it affects writers of every level of experience, revealing the hard truths that are kept behind shut doors. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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