| You Must Be This Tall to Ride Contributor(s): Hollars, B. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1582975744 ISBN-13: 9781582975740 Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $18.04 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: For many students of short fiction, a story ends with the final word. But the words on the page are only half of the equation, and when readers become aware of the process behind these stories, as well as the challenges the author encountered and how he or she worked through them, the reader not only becomes engaged with the content but also becomes a more critical student of technique; recognizing authorial decisions and strategies that can be employed in their own writing. This collection of short fiction centered around the theme of "coming of age," with analytical and instructional essays and exercises by the authors, is designed to offer fiction writers a guided tour of craft, as well as techniques for their own story writing. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Composition - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Fiction Writing |
| Dewey: 808.31 |
| LCCN: 2008045568 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.90 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Compelling stories have the power to generate infinite wonder: It's nearly impossible to imagine how the author began, and yet we sense there's much more beyond the final word. It's this mystery–a combination of inspiration and craft, smoke and mirrors–that makes writing feel momentous. But it can also feel overwhelming, causing us to become small, scared, not quite ready for the "big" rides, such as finishing that story, that novel, and finding the courage to share it with the world. In You Must Be This Tall to Ride, you'll find 20 works of fiction and nonfiction by acclaimed contemporary authors, each offering fresh perspective on ''coming of age'' (a story to which we can all relate), as well as exclusive personal essays and practical exercises. In their own words, these writers grant you a guided tour of craft with unparalleled access to the process behind their creation, including how to:
Join 20 writers as we grow up and down, taking a rollercoaster ride in stories. You'll not only begin to understand what makes the wheels of a story turn, you'll also gain the tools and strategies to transform lost characters and runaway plots into the greatest show on earth. So go ahead, step right up. Listen for the calliope music, and take your place in line. Your ride has just begun. CONTRIBUTORS:
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