an illustrated guide to writing fiction Dufresne, John 1948- creator Wondolowski, Evan illustrator text nyu 2020 First edition. monographic eng

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x, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm "A smart and funny guide to writing fiction, with engaging infographics that bring storytelling techniques to life. Whether you are daunted by a blinking cursor or frustrated trying to get the people in your head onto the page, writing stories can be intimidating. It takes passion, tenacity, patience, and a knowledge of and faith in the often-digressive writing process. A do-it-yourself manual for the apprentice fiction writer, Storyville! demystifies that process; its bold graphics take you inside the writer's comfortingly chaotic mind and show you how stories are made. In Storyville!, seasoned guide John Dufresne-whose approach "will anchor the newbie and entertain the veteran" (San Francisco Chronicle)-provides practical insight into the building blocks of fiction, including how to make the reader see your characters, create a suspenseful plot, and revise, revise, revise. Storyville! is a combination handbook and notebook, with original prompts and exercises crafted with Dufresne's singular dry wit and Evan Wondolowski's playful and illuminating graphics on every page"-- The fiction writer -- The fiction writing -- The plot -- The revision. John Dufresne ; illustrated by Evan Wondolowski. Fiction Technique Ficción Técnicas Fiction Authorship Autoria de ficción PN 3355 D864s 2020 808.3 9780393608403 0393608409 2020000310 LBSOR/DLC 200110 20240806102722.0 21384796 eng