The Art of Fiction : Notes on Craft for Young Writers (Paperback)

from dubflicker

I had to buy a second copy; the best stuff is probably the exercises. This has a chapter that's uncharacteristically supportive of postmodernism-as long as you've mastered all of your fundamental, ...

from RodRaglin

Duties, responsibilities and the author's obligation to tell the truth The Art of Fiction - Notes on Craft for Young Writers By John Gardner One of the most interesting things about this book is ...

from BobNolin

I've read this through several times over the years, continue to find useful bits and help. Only negative I would offer is that he offers up the works of surrealist, "jazzing", metafictional writer...

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This was a great guide to writing with many lessons that I think would appeal to younger, and even more advanced, writers of all kinds. There is much to learn and Gardner manages to convey what he ...

from DellaWanna

Subtitled 'Notes on Craft for Young Writers,' this excellent resource will resonate with writers of any age. Gardner's passion for his topic is palpable; he draws from his own works as well as cont...