Raymond Obstfeld is a prolific writer whose works span poetry, non-fiction, fiction, and screenplays. He engages with writing from various perspectives, as evidenced by his work under several pseudonyms that allowed him to explore diverse genres from thrillers to Westerns. Obstfeld ultimately returned to literary fiction, where he delves into themes from female points of view, offering readers deep insight into the human psyche.
Prepare for an exhilarating experience that promises to challenge your thinking and entertain you. This engaging book offers a unique blend of fun and thought-provoking content, guaranteed to captivate readers. With its intriguing concepts and lively writing style, it invites exploration and sparks curiosity, making it a must-read for those seeking both enjoyment and intellectual stimulation.
Fiction First Aid addresses common challenges writers face in their manuscripts, transforming seemingly insurmountable issues into manageable problems. The book offers practical solutions and techniques to help writers identify and fix critical errors, ultimately enhancing their storytelling skills and improving their work.
Writing page-turning fiction depends on your ability to create rock-solid, believable scenes. Scenes act as dynamic structures that thrust both your characters and readers forward through conflict, baiting them with goals that may–&break;In Novelist's Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes, Raymond Obstfeld leads you through the creation process, examining all the elements that go into making scenes successful, cohesive and compelling. Tackling topics like finding a scene's "hot spot," identifying its dominating purpose and avoiding a cliched ending, Obstfeld provides essential reading for novice and novelist alike. Using examples from film, short stories, and best-selling fiction, he documents why and how scenes work. You'll learn: &break;&break; what is (and isn't) a scene&break; how to make scenes memorable&break; how to use point of view&break; how to focus on character, plot and theme&break; how to make scenes pay off&break; how to structure a scene&break; how to use setting&break; how to revise a scene&break; the importance of first impressions &break;&break;Every page of Novelist's Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes opens a new window of opportunity for writers by offering valuable insight, articulate advice and expert examples. It's a reference, a road map and a romp, all rolled into one. So go on–make a scene. And make it unforgettable.