In a society that so highly values appearance, it is ironic that the. By assuming the point of view of someone at the task, engaged with the work, inside the effort to bring an invented world to life, The Stuff of Fiction speaks to writers of all ages in a pleasurable yet practical voice. Concerned with the disparity between appearance and reality, 'The Necklace deals with issues arising from ironic situations. There are also chapters on crafting effective openings and memorable closings of stories and on the vital presence of sentiment in fiction versus the ruinous effect of sentimentality. Rules: No spam or asking for monetary support. His lively and candid essays on subjects critical to the fiction writer's success demystify the essential elements of fiction writing, how they work, and work together.īauer's focus is on the building blocks of successful fiction: dialogue (the intimate relationship between characters talking and the eavesdropping reader), characters (the virtues of creating fictional characters that are both splendidly flawed and sympathetic), and dramatic events (ways to create moments that produce an emotional and psychological impact). I've created this community for the purpose of studying the craft elements for writing fiction and for sharing tips/tricks/writing critiques. But without a regular habit of work, and a perseverance of effort, no amount of talent can come forward and be recognized. Talent, as Bauer acknowledges, is the most crucial element for a writer and cannot be taught. In this book, prizewinning novelist and popular creative writing instructor Douglas Bauer ( The Book of Famous Iowans) shares the secrets of his trade.
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