5/11/2023 0 Comments Writing Fiction by Janet Burroway![]() ![]() "In the fourth edition of Imaginative Writing I have tried to refine and focus several features of the book without fundamentally changing its purpose, which is to provide a workable and energizing multigenre text for basic creative writing courses"-Preface (page xii) Unique "Try-This" exercises help students develop writing skills, while "Working Toward a Draft" exercises encourage students to think ahead about the direction and possibilities of their work. ![]() This unique organization allows students to experiment with creative techniques shared by all genres before deciding which form best suits their imagination. Chapter 7 explores development and revision and serves as a bridge between the craft chapters and the genre chapters-Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. Integrated readings from talented and renowned writers illustrate the chapter topics. After an introduction, the next five chapters each investigate a specific element of craft-Image, Voice, Character, Setting, and Story-from a perspective that crosses all genres. Imaginative Writing discusses elements of craft common to all creative writing before delving into the individual genres. ![]() Written by best-selling author Janet Burroway, Imaginative Writing-an introduction to creative writing-covers all four genres: creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. ![]()
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