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The Writer's Notebook II continues the tradition of its predecessor, featuring essays from craft seminars at the Tin House Summer Writer's Workshop and contributions from Tin House magazine and Tin House Books authors. This collection delves into essential craft elements like humor, suspense, and research while also addressing the creation of fractured and nonrealist narratives and the significance of dreams in fiction. It serves as both a toolkit and a source of inspiration for writers. Aspiring authors will find sixteen insightful essays on the craft of writing by notable Tin House authors and workshop faculty, including Aimee Bender, Steve Almond, and Maggie Nelson. The essays cover a range of topics: from beginnings and the importance of humor to the role of work in prose and poetry. Other essays discuss nonlinear narratives, the process of revision, and the interplay between story and dream. Each piece offers a unique perspective, encouraging writers to explore their craft more deeply and creatively. With contributions from a diverse array of voices, this collection is an engaging and enlightening read for anyone interested in the art of writing.
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The Writer's Notebook II, Francine Prose, Steve Almond, Andrea Barrett, Christopher R Beha, Aimee Bender, Adam Braver, Anthony Doerr, Ann Hood, Bret Anthony Johnston, Jim Krusoe, Antonya Nelson, Maggie Nelson, Benjamin Percy, Karen Russell, Elissa Schappell, Mary Szybist
- Language
- Released
- 2012
- Binding
- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Good
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- €11.49
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- Title
- The Writer's Notebook II
- Subtitle
- Craft Essays from Tin House
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Francine Prose, Steve Almond, Andrea Barrett, Christopher R Beha, Aimee Bender, Adam Braver, Anthony Doerr, Ann Hood, Bret Anthony Johnston, Jim Krusoe, Antonya Nelson, Maggie Nelson, Benjamin Percy, Karen Russell, Elissa Schappell, Mary Szybist
- Publisher
- Tin House Books
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN10
- 1935639463
- ISBN13
- 9781935639466
- Series
- Description
- The Writer's Notebook II continues the tradition of its predecessor, featuring essays from craft seminars at the Tin House Summer Writer's Workshop and contributions from Tin House magazine and Tin House Books authors. This collection delves into essential craft elements like humor, suspense, and research while also addressing the creation of fractured and nonrealist narratives and the significance of dreams in fiction. It serves as both a toolkit and a source of inspiration for writers. Aspiring authors will find sixteen insightful essays on the craft of writing by notable Tin House authors and workshop faculty, including Aimee Bender, Steve Almond, and Maggie Nelson. The essays cover a range of topics: from beginnings and the importance of humor to the role of work in prose and poetry. Other essays discuss nonlinear narratives, the process of revision, and the interplay between story and dream. Each piece offers a unique perspective, encouraging writers to explore their craft more deeply and creatively. With contributions from a diverse array of voices, this collection is an engaging and enlightening read for anyone interested in the art of writing.