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Three Genres: Writing Fiction/Literary Nonfiction, Poetry, and Drama

by: Minot, Stephen

Three Genres: Writing Fiction/Literary Nonfiction, Poetry, and Drama

by: Minot, Stephen

ISBN 13:
9780130420992
ISBN 10:
0130420999
Edition: 8th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2007
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Summary

For introductory courses in creative writing of poetry, fiction, and drama. This time-tested, hands-on introduction to poetry, fiction, and drama writing addresses the dynamics of the creative process while providing a non-technical analysis of each genre. Each genre section is self-contained, features complete works as examples, and provides advice on how to begin writing creatively in the genre. Provides more practical advice to encourage students to work on their own. Throughout, students are encouraged to find their own voices as writers.

I. THE WRITING OF POETRY.

1. What Makes a Poem a Poem?
2. Plunging In: Reading as the First Step.
3. Sources: Where Poems Come From.
4. Images: the Essential Element.
5. The Sound of Words.
6. Traditional Rhythms.
7. From Lines to Stanzas.
8. Free-Verse Patterns.
9. Internal Order.
10. Varieties of Tone.
11. Poetry: From Craft to Art.

II. THE WRITING OF FICTION.

12. Fact and Fiction.
13. Where Stories Come From.
14. A Story by Stephen Minot: “Sausage and Beer.”
15. The Making of a Story.
16. A Short Story by Deborah Joy Corey: “Three Hearts.”
17. Viewpoint: Who's Seeing This?
18. Structure: From Scenes to Plot.
19. A Story by Ann Hood: “Escapes.”
20. Creating Tension.
21. Setting: Where Are We?
22. Dialogue and Thoughts.
23. A Story by Sharon Solwitz: “Obst Vw.”
24. Characterization: Creating Credible People.
25. A Story by Donald Barthelme: “The Balloon.”
26. Liberating the Imagination.
27. Heightened Meaning: Metaphor, Symbol, and Theme.
28. A Story by Jackson Jodie Davies, “Gotta Dance.”
29. Style and Tone.
30. Three Keys to Development: Reading, Writing, and Revising.

III. THE WRITING OF DRAMA.

31. Drama: A Life Performance.
32. A Play by William Saroyan: “Hello Out There.”
33. The Dramatic Plot.
34. Conflict: The Driving Force of Drama.
35. A Play by Glenn Alterman: “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda.”
36. The Nonrealistic Play.
37. Dramatic Characterization.
38. Visual Impact.
39. A Play by Murray Schisgal: “The Cowboy, the Indian, and the Fervent Feminist.”
40. The Voices of Comedy.
41. Dramatic Themes.
42. Developing as a Dramatist.

APPENDICES.

A: Troubleshooting Guide: Topics for Quick Review.
B: Submitting Work for Publication.
C: Resources for Writers.
Index of Authors and Titles.
Glossary-Index.

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