Storyville!

Storyville!Unlock your creative potential with Storyville!, the essential guide for aspiring fiction writers. This comprehensive do it yourself manual is designed to help you navigate the often intimidating writing process with confidence and clarity. Whether you struggle with a blank page or have a story brewing inside you, Storyville! demystifies the art of storytelling. Written by seasoned author John Dufresne, this guide offers invaluable insights into the

Unlock your creative potential with Storyville!, the essential guide for aspiring fiction writers. This comprehensive do-it-yourself manual is designed to help you navigate the often intimidating writing process with confidence and clarity. Whether you struggle with a blank page or have a story brewing inside you, Storyville! demystifies the art of storytelling. Written by seasoned author John Dufresne, this guide offers invaluable insights into the fundamental building blocks of fiction. Learn how to craft vivid characters, develop a gripping plot, and embrace the revision process with grace. Each page features original prompts and engaging exercises sprinkled with Dufresne's trademark dry wit, complemented by Evan Wondolowski's captivating graphics that bring the content to life.

Storyville! is more than just a book; it’s a journey through a writer's mind, filled with inspiration and practical tools to help you create compelling narratives. Whether you’re a newbie looking for a solid foundation or a veteran seeking fresh ideas, this book will keep you entertained and motivated.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393608403
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393608403
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288


Description:


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 świll anchor the newbie and entertain the veteranť (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. With original prompts and exercises crafted with Dufresne's singular dry wit, and Evan Wondolowski's playful and illuminating graphics on every page, Storyville! is the perfect companion for aspiring writers of all levels.