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- 24. Making a Life as a Fiction Writer Nov 14, 2014
- Professor Hynes surveys the publishing landscape; making the leap from hobbyist to professional.
- 23. Approaches to Researching Fiction Nov 14, 2014
- Running up against the limits of one's knowledge; how fiction writers approach the unknown.
- 22. Revision without Tears Nov 14, 2014
- Seeing what techniques authors use to revise their stories; Professor Hynes shows his own process.
Yes, there is duplication between "Writing Great Fiction" and "How to Write Best-Selling Fiction." In "Writing Great Fiction," James Hynes guides you through a survey of the most important concepts and techniques behind the creation of novels and stories, as well as some demonstrations of his own process.
Nov 14, 2014 · Writing great fiction isn't a gift reserved for the talented few. There is a craft to storytelling that can be learned, and studying writing techniques can be incredibly rewarding - both personally and professionally. Even if you don’t have ambitions of penning the next Moby-Dick, you'll find value in exploring all the elements of fiction.
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- James Hynes, The Great Courses
- November 14, 2014
- 12 hours and 17 minutes
Writing great fiction isn't a gift reserved for a talented few - the craft of storytelling can be learned. Even if you don't dream of penning the next Moby-Dick, you'll enjoy exploring the elements of fiction. A wealth of exercises will get you writing so that you can practice the many techniques you learn.
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- Starting the Writing Process. Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a writer like facing the blank page. Start your course in fiction writing with some strategies for beginnings.
- Building Fictional Worlds through Evocation. "Show, don't tell" is the mantra of many writing workshops. But what does this mean? Find out how to choose just the right detail to evoke a scene, develop a character, and advance your story.
- How Characters Are Different from People. Characters are illusions, and the illusion often hinges on how much access a writer gives us to a character's thoughts.
- Fictional Characters, Imagined and Observed. Continue your study of character with a look at several approaches for building a character. Some writers draw from life, whereas others draw from the imagination.
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The 24 lectures of Writing Creative Nonfiction by award-winning writing instructor and Professor Tilar J. Mazzeo of Colby College, a New York Times best-selling author, are a chance for you to explore the entire process of writing creative nonfiction, from brainstorming for the perfect idea to getting your final product noticed by literary agents and publishers.
Books. Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques. James Hynes, Jeffrey Rosen. Teaching Company, LLC, Oct 6, 2014 - Education - 509 pages. Dizzying new technologies are putting unprecedented stress on America's core constitutional values, as protections for privacy, property, and free speech are shrinking due to the wonders of ...
Learn the fundamentals of writing engaging fiction in this helpful course taught by an award-winning novelist and instructor at America's top writing school. Topics Covered: By This Expert; 01: Starting the Writing Process; 02: Building Fictional Worlds through Evocation; 03: How Characters Are Different from People
