Josip Novakovich teaches fiction with the authority of a successful writer, the flair of a favorite professor and the excitement of a life-long student.This interactive workshop helps students write fiction, not just read about it. Explore each aspect of the art of fiction through: -- sources of fiction-- setting character and plot-- point of view and voice-- scene and dialogue-- beginnings and endings-- description and word choiceAll chapters close with a series of writing exercises to help readers put the elements into action. This learn-by-doing guide will help students write, improve and expand their fiction.