Title:
Writing what you know : how to turn personal experiences into publishable fiction, nonfiction, and poetry / Meg Files.
Author:
Files, Meg, 1946-
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Allworth Press, [2016]
Call Number:
PN147 .F444 2016
Abstract:
"It's easy to write about your feelings in a journal. It's more difficult, however, to convert personal experiences into stories worthy of publication--fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Filled with engaging exercises, Writing what you know will guide you in identifying story-worthy material and transforming your raw material into finished pieces, through conquering fears associated with personal exposure, determining a story's focus, shaping the material into a cohesive whole, and editing and revising as needed. In addition, you will learn to: Tap into difficult, guarded parts of your life to tell the stories you desire -- Write emotionally intense material -- Decide which literary form is right for your stories -- Create the illusion of real speech with effective dialogue -- Tell your stories with authority -- Develop effective beginnings, middles, and ends -- Share your work with others and deal with reactions courageously."--Page [4] of cover.
Edition:
Second edition.
ISBN:
9781621535119
Physical Description:
x, 199 pages ; 23 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
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Contents:
Truthtelling : finding the best story material -- Facing down the monsters : quieting the fears that hold back stories -- Jumping into the abyss : understanding the creative process -- Willing the flesh : applying methods of strong storytelling -- Telling it slant : using indirection to reveal truth -- Choosing directions : considering genre choices -- Splashing in the abyss : applying special technical tips -- Listening to the critics : dealing with readers -- Knowing what's true : revising stories.
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