Dwight V. Swain Book order (chronological)
Dwight Vreeland Swain was a versatile author who contributed to various genres, including science fiction, mystery, Western, and action-adventure stories for a variety of pulp magazines. Beyond his writing career, he also dedicated himself to teaching, helping to train writers of commercial fiction and film. Swain was also a pioneer in scripting documentaries and educational films, utilizing dramatic techniques to move beyond the conventional 'talking heads' format. His influence as a creator and educator is highlighted by his later popular non-fiction books on writing and his demand as a speaker at writers' conferences.
Techniques of the Selling Writer
- 330 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Techniques of the Selling Writer provides solid instruction for people who want to write and sell fiction, not just to talk and study about it. It gives the background, insights, and specific procedures needed by all beginning writers. Here one can learn how to group words into copy that moves, movement into scenes, and scenes into stories; how to develop characters, how to revise and polish, and finally, how to sell the product. No one can teach talent, but the practical skills of the professional writer's craft can certainly be taught. The correct and imaginative use of these kills can shorten any beginner's apprenticeship by years. This is the book for writers who want to turn rejection slips into cashable checks.