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Title	Authors	Description	OpenBook ID
Master class	Paul West	"In this book, Paul West imparts the wisdom he has learned over the decades in the form of a memoir of his last writing class. Recapturing the semester, West brings the reader into the classroom and …	OL15162546W
How to Write and Sell Short Stories	Della Galton	Why are your short stories always being rejected? What's the secret to selling your work? Drawing on her own experiences, and those of writers and in-the-know fiction editors, top writer Della Galton…	OL15178977W
Fiction	Dan Elish	Explores the craft of writing fiction, including a history of the novel, information on the process of planning and organizing a work of fiction, advice on formats, comments by professional authors, …	OL15537702W
The weekend novelist rewrites the novel	Robert J. Ray	This follow-up to the bestselling The Weekend Novelist will guide writers of all levels through the next phase in crafting their novel: the rewrite. You’ve finished your first draft—congratulati…	OL15626216W
The Secret Miracle	Daniel Alarcón	Literary advice from over fifty writers from more than twenty-five countries.	OL16083198W
Picture yourself writing fiction	Sheila Griffin Llanas	"Useful tips and writing prompts show young writers how to use images to inspire fiction writing"--Provided by publisher.	OL16261224W
How To Write Erotic Fiction And Sex Scenes	Ashley Lister	x, 150 pages ; 24 cm	OL17424503W
Our stories	Marion Dane Bauer	This follow-up to What's Your Story? presents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer's comments on each.	OL1882838W
What's Your Story?	Marion Dane Bauer	Discusses how to write fiction, exploring such aspects as character, plot, point of view, dialogue, endings, and revising.	OL1882878W
The art of character	Corbett, David	"The ultimate guide for creating captivating charactersFormer private investigator and New York Times Notable author David Corbett offers a unique and indispensable toolkit for creating characters th…	OL19961618W
Writing with Rosie	Patricia Reilly Giff	In a humorous and entertaining guide, two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff breaks down the process of writing fiction into steps, all while trying to cope with the constant dist…	OL20035575W
Story genius	Lisa Cron	"Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting…	OL20039632W
Fiction - the Art and the Craft	Colin Bulman	Fiction - The Art and the Craft is a highly practical exposition of all the major elements of fiction - such as plot, conflict, suspense, the hook, inference, character and dialogue - and how these e…	OL27111740W
Graphic Novels	Paul Gravett	This is the perfect companion to the world of graphic novels, whether you’re a novice uncertain where to start or an enthusiast eager to discover more. In a series of interlinked chapters, Paul Grave…	OL276287W
The weekend novelist	Robert J. Ray	The Weekend Novelist shows writers of all levels how to divide their writing time into weekend work sessions, and complete a novel in 6 months to a year. Best for those who are able to write only dur…	OL3342244W
The Craft of Novel Writing	Dianne Doubtfire	xi, 97p. : 22cm	OL3665823W
The seed and the vision	Eleanor Cameron	A series of essays examining the writing, themes, influence, range, and critical appreciation of children's books.	OL4280488W
Technique in fiction	Robie Macauley	A very thoughtfully written book about the craft of the writer.	OL4469383W
This Year You Write Your Novel	Walter Mosley	No more excuses. "Let the lawn get shaggy and the paint peel from the walls," bestselling novelist Walter Mosley advises. Anyone can write a novel now, and in this essential book of tips, practical a…	OL447717W
Jamesian centers of consciousness as readers and tellers of stories	S. Selina Jamil	"Jamesian Centers of Consciousness as Readers and Tellers of Stories, provides a new perspective on Henry James's interest in the subjects of imagination and narrative authority as he reveals them th…	OL7797581W