The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing

Covering a wide range of forms and genres, The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing is a complete introductory manual for students of creative writing. Through a structured series of practical writing exercises - perfect for the classroom, the writer's workshop or as a starting point for a portfolio of work - the book builds the student writer from the first explorations of their own voice, through to mastery of a wide range of genres and forms. The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing covers such genres as: Autobiographical writing Short fiction Poetry Screenwriting Writing for performance Writing for digital media With practical guidance on writing scholarly critiques of your own work and a glossary of terms for ease of reference, this book is an essential manual for any introductory creative writing course and a practical companion for more advanced writers.

Table des matières

Introduction: The Knowing Writer
1. Writing and Knowledge
2. Writing the Self
3. Short Fiction
4. Poetry Composition
5. Screenwriting Techniques
6. Writing for Performance
7. Writing for Digital Media
8. Critique and Exegesis
Glossary of Terms
Index

Commentaire

Mokhtari's approach offers a breath of fresh air: in a straightforward and supportive fashion, she presents many of the ideas that need to be introduced to those beginning a writing degree, while deflating preconceived notions about creative writing. TEXT Journal 20151031

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Tara Mokhtari, Mokhtari Tara
• Edition: Bloomsbury Academic
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 29.01.2015
• EAN: 9781472578433
• ISBN: 978-1-4725-7843-3
• Pages: 272
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 235 mm x 15 mm
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Art, littérature > Littérature: général, ouvrages de référence; Livres de conseils > Droit, profession, finances > Formation, profession, carrière; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Littérature générale et comparée