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  • EDITION:
    2nd Edition
  • ISBN:
    032135740X
  • ISBN-13:
    9780321357403
  • PUB. DATE:
    June 2006
  • PUBLISHER:
    Longman
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Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft (Penguin Academics Series) / Edition 2 by Janet Burroway

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I found Janet Burroway's book, Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft a great aid in my learning the art and science of Creative Writing. I first used the book in my introduction to Creative Writing in Graduate School. The book is very helpful in learning the elements of writing and how to use those elements in four genres of writing: Creative Nonfiction; Fiction; Poetry; and Drama

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Imaginative Writing

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  • Pub. Date: June 2006
  • Publisher: Longman
  • Sales Rank: 526,340

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Written by best-selling author Janet Burroway, Imaginative Writing — an introduction to creative writing — covers all four genres: creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. Imaginative Writing discusses elements of craft common to all creative writing before delving into the individual genres. Each of the first five chapters investigates a specific element of craft–Image, Voice, Character, Setting, and Story–from a perspective that crosses all genres. Chapter 6 explores development and revision and serves as a bridge between the craft chapters and genre chapters. The last four chapters examine individual genres: Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. This unique organization allows students to experiment with creative techniques shared by all genres before deciding which form best suits their imagination. Unique "Try-This" exercises help students develop writing skills, while new “Working Toward a Draft” exercises encourage students to think ahead about the direction and possibilities of their work