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On Writing Short Stories, Second Edition, explores the art and craft of writing short fiction by bringing together nine original essays by professional writers and thirtythree examples of short fiction. The first section features original essays by wellknown authorsincluding Francine Prose, Joyce Carol Oates, and Andre Dubusthat guide students through the process of writing. Focusing on the characteristics and craft of the short story and its writer, these essays take students from the workshopping process all the way through to the experience of working with agents and publishers. The second part of the text is an anthology of storiesmany referred to in the essaysthat give students dynamic examples of technique brought to life.In this second edition, authoreditor Tom Bailey brings the text uptodate with new and revised essays, alongside classic pieces by Robert Coles and Frank Conroy and a foreword by Tobias Wolff.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'On Writing Short Stories'? A: 'On Writing Short Stories' primarily explores the art and craft of writing short fiction through original essays by professional writers and an anthology of short stories.
- Q: Who are some of the authors featured in this book? A: The book features essays by well-known authors including Francine Prose, Joyce Carol Oates, and Andre Dubus.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from the essays in this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the characteristics and craft of the short story, writing techniques, workshopping processes, and insights on working with agents and publishers.
- Q: How many pages does 'On Writing Short Stories' have? A: 'On Writing Short Stories' has a total of 456 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its second edition, which includes new and revised essays.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'On Writing Short Stories' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner writers? A: Yes, 'On Writing Short Stories' is suitable for both beginner and experienced writers looking to enhance their understanding of short fiction.
- Q: When was 'On Writing Short Stories' published? A: 'On Writing Short Stories' was published on July 1, 2010.
- Q: Does the book include examples of short stories? A: Yes, the book includes thirty-three examples of short fiction, many of which are referenced in the essays.
- Q: Who is the editor of 'On Writing Short Stories'? A: The editor of the book is Tom Bailey.