Reviews
"A concise, effectively organized text that presents the central elements of fiction writing with a number of short stories that illustrate various styles and approaches to storytelling. Unlike its contemporaries, [this text] focuses on the craft, not social or political issues."--CharlesFranklyn Beach, Nyack College, NY, "Terrific compilation of stories, essays on writing, and technique. Excellent for introductory writing courses."--Suzanne McConnell, Hunter College, City University of New York, "Well put together with clean, practical, uet forthright counsel. Thestories selected are engaging and the instructional portion at the front of thebook is useful."--James W. Stewart, Northwest College, WA, "Solid advice as well as a selection of readings students really MUSTknow."--Thomas Cobb, Rhode Island College, "Well put together with clean, practical, uet forthright counsel. The stories selected are engaging and the instructional portion at the front of the book is useful."--James W. Stewart, Northwest College, WA, "Terrific compilation of stories, essays on writing, and technique.Excellent for introductory writing courses."--Suzanne McConnell, Hunter College,City University of New York, "Terrific compilation of stories, essays on writing, and techique.Excellent for introductory writing courses."--Suzanne McConnell, Hunter College,City University of New York, "Solid advice as well as a selection of readings students really MUST know."--Thomas Cobb, Rhode Island College, "A concise, effectively organized text that presents the central elementsof fiction writing with a number of short stories that illustrate various stylesand approaches to storytelling. Unlike its contemporaries, [this text] focuseson the craft, not social or political issues."--Charles Franklyn Beach, NyackCollege, NY