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Fast Fiction: Creating Fiction In Five Minutes
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Set A Timer For Five Minutes, Select One Of The More Than 300 Prompts At Random, Then Immediately Start Writing And Don'T Stop Until Time Is Up.The Rules Of Fast Fiction Are Simple; The Results, Liberating. By Telling You What To Write About (Write A Story About A Coward, ...Warmth, Or ...A Whisper), The Timed Exercises Focus All Your Energies On The Telling. By Imposing A Deadline, They Force You To Write Spontaneously, Bypassing The Inner Critic And Allowing Your Voice As Well As Surprising Images And Associations To Emerge On The Page.Step By Step, Allen Shows How To Turn Your Fiveminute Writings Into Short Short Stories Intense Fictions That Use Language With Power And Precision. She Then Shows You How To Use The Timed Exercises To Built Longer Stories And Novels. You'Ll See, For Example, How One Of Her Students Turned Eight Of His Exercises Into A Chapter For His Novel. By Looking At Your Fiction A Piece At A Time, The Writing Process Becomes Less Intimidating And More Open To Experiment.Allen Illustrates All The Possibilities With Examples Of Students' Work, As Well As A Variety Of Published Shorts From Classics By Anton Chekhov And Robert Walser To Contemporary Pieces By Joyce Carol Oates And Mark Strand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'Fast Fiction: Creating Fiction in Five Minutes'? A: 'Fast Fiction' provides a unique approach to writing by using timed prompts that encourage spontaneous creativity. It guides writers to complete short stories in five minutes, helping to bypass the inner critic.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Roberta Allen, who is known for her expertise in writing and the creative process.
- Q: What type of writing exercises does the book include? A: The book includes over 300 prompts designed for timed writing exercises, allowing writers to focus on storytelling without overthinking.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still fully functional.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Fast Fiction'? A: 'Fast Fiction: Creating Fiction in Five Minutes' has a total of 198 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Fast Fiction' first published? A: 'Fast Fiction' was first published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: 'Fast Fiction' is categorized under 'History & Criticism', focusing on creative writing techniques.
- Q: Can this book help with writing longer stories or novels? A: Yes, the book not only focuses on short short stories but also provides guidance on expanding those writings into longer stories and novels.
- Q: Are there examples of student work included in the book? A: Yes, the book illustrates various writing possibilities with examples of students' work and published shorts from notable authors.