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Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft (Penguin Academics Series),New
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Janet Burroway's bestselling Imaginative Writng: The Elements of Craft explores the craft of creative writing in four genres: Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Creative Nonfiction. A trade author as well as a professor of creative writing, Burroway brings her years of teaching and writing to this book. 'TryThis' exercises appear throughout each chapter. Provocative and fun, these exercises help writers develop the specific writing skills discussed within the text. ';Working toward a draft'; exercises encourage writers to develop their ideas into complete drafts. In response to reviewer requests, the preface ';Invitation to the Writer'; has been expanded into a full chapter. This new chapter introduces writers to important skills such as reading like a writer, journaling, and participating in the writers workshop. This book offers lots of ideas and encouragement at a great price!
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- Q: What are the main genres covered in 'Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft'? A: 'Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft' covers four main genres: Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Creative Nonfiction.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 416 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft' is Janet Burroway.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 13, 2010.
- Q: What type of exercises can I expect in the book? A: The book includes 'Try-This' exercises throughout each chapter to help writers develop specific skills and 'Working toward a draft' exercises to assist in developing ideas into complete drafts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in creative writing? A: 'Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft' is suitable for both beginners and experienced writers, as it offers valuable insights and exercises for all skill levels.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any new features in the latest edition? A: Yes, the latest edition includes an expanded preface, now a full chapter titled 'Invitation to the Writer,' which introduces important skills like reading like a writer and journaling.
- Q: What can I learn from this book? A: Readers can learn various aspects of creative writing, including techniques for writing in different genres, developing ideas, and enhancing their writing skills.
- Q: Is this book considered a bestseller? A: Yes, 'Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft' is a bestselling book by Janet Burroway.