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Ron Carlson has been praised as 'a master of the short story' (Booklist). In this essay collection, Ron Carlson Writes a Story, he offers a full range of notes and gives rare insight into a veteran writer's process by inviting the reader to watch over his shoulder as he creates the short story 'The Governor's Ball.''This is a story of a story' he begins, and proceeds to offer practical advice for creating a great story, from the first glimmer of an idea to the final sentence. Carlson urges the writer to refuse the outside distractionsa second cup of coffee, a troll through the dictionaryand attend to the necessity of uncertainty, the pleasures of an unfolding story.'The Governor's Ball'included in its entiretyserves as a fascinating illustration of the detailed anatomy of a short story.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ron Carlson Writes a Story'? A: 'Ron Carlson Writes a Story' focuses on the craft of writing short stories, offering insights into the writing process and practical advice for aspiring writers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ron Carlson Writes a Story' is Ron Carlson, who is recognized as a master of the short story.
- Q: What is included in the book? A: The book includes an essay collection along with the complete short story 'The Governor's Ball', which serves as a practical illustration of the writing process.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Ron Carlson Writes a Story' has a total of 112 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Ron Carlson Writes a Story' is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Ron Carlson Writes a Story' published? A: 'Ron Carlson Writes a Story' was published on September 4, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in writing? A: Yes, the book offers practical advice and insights that can benefit both beginners and experienced writers.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the writing process, including how to develop ideas and structure a short story.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Ron Carlson Writes a Story' is available in its first edition.