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Creative Writing For Dummies

2. Aufl.

von: Maggie Hamand
16,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	24.08.2023
ISBN/EAN:	9781394196692
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	400

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Unlock your creative potential and write something special Ever dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you—and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In Creative Writing For Dummies, you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer. Discover the essential elements of storytelling, including structure, characterization, setting, dialogue, and plot, as you navigate the countless ways you can express yourself with the written word. Explore the media and methods you can use to help find an audience—from traditional to self-publishing, social media, blogging, and more! Creative Writing For Dummies also shows you how to: <ul> <li>Write in all sorts of different formats, including screenplays, scripts, creative nonfiction, poetry, short stories, novels, and beyond</li> <li>Navigate the world of social media and learn how it can contribute to getting your work read by more people in more places</li> <li>Understand the new, online nature of contemporary journalism and the proliferation of news and blogging sites</li> </ul> A can't-miss roadmap to getting your first—or hundred-and-first—story, poem, or script committed to paper, Creative Writing For Dummies is an essential read for aspiring, amateur, and professional writers everywhere.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION 1 PART 1: GETTING STARTED 5 CHAPTER 1: You and Your Writing 7 CHAPTER 2: Getting into the Write Mindset 25 CHAPTER 3: Finding Material to Work With 39 PART 2: INTRODUCING THE ELEMENTS OF CREATIVE WRITING 51 CHAPTER 4: Creating Characters 53 CHAPTER 5: Giving Characters a Voice with Dialogue 67 CHAPTER 6: Choosing a Narrator 81 CHAPTER 7: Describing Your World 95 CHAPTER 8: Plotting Your Way 107 CHAPTER 9: Setting Up a Solid Structure 125 CHAPTER 10: From Drafting to Rewriting and Editing: Making Your Work Shine 141 PART 3: WRITING FICTION 153 CHAPTER 11: When Less is More: Crafting Short Stories 155 CHAPTER 12: Writing the Novel 171 CHAPTER 13: Once Upon a Time: Writing for Children 187 CHAPTER 14: Penning Plays 201 CHAPTER 15: Writing Screenplays 213 CHAPTER 16: Rhymes and Reasons: Writing Poetry 227 PART 4: EXPLORING NONFICTION 239 CHAPTER 17: Breaking into Journalism 241 CHAPTER 18: Writing from Life: Giving a Voice to the Past 255 CHAPTER 19: Crafting Narrative Nonfiction 273 CHAPTER 20: Travel Writing: Tales for Armchair Explorers 285 CHAPTER 21: All About Blogging 293 PART 5: FINDING AN AUDIENCE 301 CHAPTER 22: Finding Professionals to Publish Your Book 303 CHAPTER 23: Staying in Control with Self-Publishing 321 CHAPTER 24: Becoming a Professional 341 PART 6: THE PART OF TENS 357 CHAPTER 25: Ten Top Tips for Writers 359 CHAPTER 26: Ten Ways to Get Noticed 365 INDEX 371

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Maggie Hamand, PhD, is a novelist, nonfiction author, journalist, and publisher. She was the winner of the first World One-Day Novel Cup in 1994 with the novel The Resurrection of the Body, which was written in 24 hours and subsequently optioned for film and television. Her novel Virgin & Child was the 2020 Morning Star Book of the Year.

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Unlock your creativity and make your writing sparkle If you dream of being a writer—any kind of writer—Creative Writing For Dummies is for you! Inside, you’ll learn the basics of storytelling for fiction, travel writing, essays, scripts, and beyond. Discover your unique voice and develop the mindset of a writer with this beginner-friendly guide. Dynamic characters, compelling plots, and authentic dialogue are all explained right here. You'll also dive into the many fiction and nonfiction forms with writing exercises designed to help you develop your craft, find an audience, and get published. Inside… <ul> <li>Finding inspiration</li> <li>Developing your storytelling skills</li> <li>Learning new writing techniques</li> <li>Exploring different styles</li> <li>Choosing your genre</li> <li>Editing your work</li> <li>Getting your work published or opting for self-publishing opting for self-publishing</li> </ul>