Handbook Of Creative Writing

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An extensive practical & inspirational resource this three-in-one volume is aimed at students & practitioners of creative writing at all levels. In 48 distinctive chapters the Handbook: *examines the critical theories behind the practice of creative writing (Part 1). *explains the basics of how to write a novel script or poetry (Part 2). *explores how to deal with the practicalities & problems of becoming a writer (Part 3). As well as the main creative writing activities chapters cover other practices from translation to starting a small magazine & from memoir writing to writing for children. Contributors are all experts in their fields: poets novelists dramatists agents publishers editors tutors critics & academics. Anyone with an interest in creative writing will find this book invaluable in developing their own creative writing projects & as a way into new areas of writing activity. Key Features * The only book to combine the theory & practice of writing with detailed advice on the business of writing & living as a writer * Combines breadth & depth with original thinking on creativity & evaluation of creative work * Shows ways of approaching the task of writing & how to improve ones work * Presents material which is hard to find elsewhere e.g. writing for teenagers; writing humorous fiction; finding a film agent