Field Guide To Writing Flash Fiction

Author : Tara L. Masih
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0978984862

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Field Guide to Writing Flash Fiction by Tara L. Masih Pdf

Literary Nonfiction. Literary Criticism and History. Reference. With its unprecedented gathering of 25 brief essays by experts in the field, THE ROSE METAL PRESS FIELD GUIDE TO WRITING FLASH FICTION meets the growing need for a concise yet creative exploration of the re-emerging genre popularly known as flash fiction. The book's introduction provides, for the first time, a comprehensive history of the short short story, from its early roots and hitherto unknown early publications and appearances, to its current state and practice. This guide is a must for anyone in the field of short fiction who teaches, writes, and is interested in its genesis and practice.

Author : Dinty W. Moore
Publisher : Rose Metal Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-12
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780984616664

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The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Nonfiction by Dinty W. Moore Pdf

FEATURING ESSAYS FROM: Barrie Jean Borich • Jenny Boully • Norma Elia Cantú • Rigoberto González • Philip Graham • Carol Guess • Jeff Gundy • Robin Hemley • Barbara Hurd • Judith Kitchen •Eric LeMay • Dinah Lenney • Bret Lott • Patrick Madden• Lee Martin • Maggie McKnight • Brenda Miller •Kyle Minor • Aimee Nezhukumatathil • Anne Panning • Lia Purpura • Peggy Shumaker • Sue William Silverman • Jennifer Sinor • Ira Sukrungruang • Nicole Walker Unmatched in its focus on a concise and popular emerging genre, The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Nonfiction features 26 eminent writers, editors, and teachers offering expert analysis, focused exercises, and helpful examples of what make the brief essay form such a perfect medium for experimentation, insight, and illumination. With a comprehensive introduction to the genre and book by editor Dinty W. Moore, this guide is perfect for both the classroom and the individual writer’s desk—an essential handbook for anyone interested in the scintillating and succinct flash nonfiction form. How many words does it take to tell a compelling true story? The answer might surprise you.

Author : Gary L. McDowell,Frank Daniel Rzicznek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0978984889

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The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Prose Poetry by Gary L. McDowell,Frank Daniel Rzicznek Pdf

Poetry. Literary Criticism. A wide-ranging gathering of 34 brief essays and 66 prose poems by distinguished practitioners, THE ROSE METAL PRESS FIELD GUIDE TO PROSE POETRY is as personal and provocative, accessible and idiosyncratic as the genre itself. The essayists discuss their craft, influences, and experiences, all while pondering larger questions: What is prose poetry? Why write prose poems? With its pioneering introduction, this collection provides a history of the development of the prose poem up to its current widespread appeal. Half critical study and half anthology, THE FIELD GUIDE TO PROSE POETRY is a not-to-be-missed companion for readers and writers of poetry, as well as students and teachers of creative writing.

Author : Michael Noll
Publisher : Deep Vellum Publishing
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780998518428

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The Writer's Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction by Michael Noll Pdf

The Writers Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction offers a refreshing approach to the craft of fiction writing. It takes a single page from forty contemporary novels and short stories, identifies techniques used by the writers, and presents approachable exercises and prompts that allow anyone to put those techniques to immediate use in their own work. Encompassing everything from micro (how to "write pretty") to macro (how to "move through time space"), and even how to put all together on page one, this a field guide for anyone who wants to start writing now (or get some shiny new gear for their fiction toolbox.)

Author : Carly Berg
Publisher : Magic Lantern Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692355006

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Writing Flash Fiction by Carly Berg Pdf

Writing flash fiction is a fun, easy way to break into print and quickly establish yourself as a professional author. This book shows you everything you need to write great stories under 1,000 words, as well as how and where to get them published. It concludes with tips for re-publishing those stories all together as a book.

Author : Eric Magrane,Christopher Cokinos
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780816531233

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The Sonoran Desert by Eric Magrane,Christopher Cokinos Pdf

Desert cottontail // Sylvilagus audubonii - Simmons B. Buntin

Author : Peter Orner
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316224697

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Esther Stories by Peter Orner Pdf

One of the most acclaimed and original story collections of the last decade, Peter Orner's first book explores the brief but far-reaching occasions that haunt us. The discovery of a murdered man in a bathrobe by the side of a road, the destruction of a town's historic City Hall building, and the recollection of a cruel wartime decision are equally affecting in Orner's vivid and intimate gaze. The first half of the book concerns the lives of unrelated strangers across the American landscape, and the second introduces two very different Jewish families, one on the East Coast, the other in the Midwest. Yet Orner's real territory is memory, and this book of wide-ranging and innovative stories remains an important and unique contribution to the art of the American short story.

Author : John Dufresne
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780393352351

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FLASH! by John Dufresne Pdf

An engaging and frank guide to writing the very short story, full of sound advice, exemplary models, and provocative exercises. The history of fiction has been dominated by the novel and the short story. But now a brave new genre has emerged: very brief fiction. FLASH! identifies the qualities that make for excellent flash fiction, demystifies the writing process, and guides writers by exercise and example through the world of the very short story. John Dufresne’s characteristic warmth, wit, and humor remind writers of the joy in the creative process, making this a perfect guide for any writer interested in trying a new form.

Author : Garth Risk Hallberg
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101874950

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A Field Guide to the North American Family by Garth Risk Hallberg Pdf

The very first work of fiction by the best-selling, acclaimed author of City on Fire--his piercingly beautiful treasure box of a novella about two families in the suburbs, now in a newly designed full-color edition For years, the Hungates and the Harrisons have coexisted peacefully in the same Long Island neighborhood, enjoying the pleasures and weathering the pitfalls of their suburban habitat. But when the patriarch of one family dies unexpectedly, the survivors face a stark imperative: adapt or face extinction. In sixty-three interlinked vignettes and striking accompanying photographs, the novella cuts multiple paths--which can be reconstructed in any order--through the lives of its richly imagined characters. Part art object, part Choose Your Own Adventure, A Field Guide to the North American Family is an innovative and deeply personal look at the ties that bind, as well as a poignant meditation on connection in a fragmented world.

Author : James Thomas,Robert Shapard
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0393328023

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Flash Fiction Forward by James Thomas,Robert Shapard Pdf

An anthology of bite-sized tales represents the work of some of today's best fiction writers and includes Rick Moody's definition of an armoire, Lydia Davis's sojourn into the world of cats, and Dave Eggers's exploration of narrow escapes. Original.

Author : Tara L Masih
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 1948018128

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Chalk Circle by Tara L Masih Pdf

In 2007, award-winning editor Tara L. Masih put out a call for Intercultural Essays dealing with the subjects of "culture, race, and a sense of place." The prizewinners are gathered for the first time in a ground-breaking anthology that explores many facets of culture not previously found under one cover. The powerful, honest, thoughtful voices-Native American, African American, Asian, European, Jewish, White-speak daringly on topics not often discussed in the open, on subjects such as racism, war, self-identity, gender, societal expectations. Their words will entertain, illuminate, take you to distant lands, and spark important discussions about our humanity, our culture, and our place within society and the natural world.

Author : David Galef
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Flash fiction
ISBN : 0231179685

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Brevity by David Galef Pdf

David Galef provides a guide to writing flash fiction, from tips on technique to samples by canonical and contemporary authors to provocative prompts that inspire powerful stories in a little space. Brevity is an indispensable resource for anyone working in this increasingly popular form.

Author : James Thomas
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1992-07-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780393308839

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Very Short Stories Flash Fiction by James Thomas Pdf

"These stories are not merely flashes in the pan; there's pay dirt here!" ―DeWitt Henry, editor of Ploughshares

Author : Roberta Allen
Publisher : Story Press Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Authorship
ISBN : 1884910270

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Fast Fiction by Roberta Allen Pdf

Set a timer for five minutes, select one of the more than 300 "prompts" at random, then immediately start writing and don't stop until time is up. The rules of Fast Fiction are simple; the results, liberating. By telling you what to write about ("write a story about a coward", "...warmth", or "...a whisper"), the timed exercises focus all your energies on the telling. By imposing a deadline, they force you to write spontaneously, bypassing the inner critic and allowing your voice - as well as surprising images and associations - to emerge on the page. Step by step, Allen shows how to turn your five-minute writings into short short stories - intense fictions that use language with power and precision. She then shows you how to use the timed exercises to built longer stories and novels. You'll see, for example, how one of her students turned eight of his exercises into a chapter for his novel. By looking at your fiction a piece at a time, the writing process becomes less intimidating and more open to experiment. Allen illustrates all the possibilities with examples of students' work, as well as a variety of published shorts - from classics by Anton Chekhov and Robert Walser to contemporary pieces by Joyce Carol Oates and Mark Strand.

Author : Zoë Bossiere,Dinty W. Moore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1941628230

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The Best of Brevity by Zoë Bossiere,Dinty W. Moore Pdf