A long game : notes on writing fiction /

In this nonfiction work, writer and teacher Elizabeth McCracken reflects on the practice of writing fiction, drawing on more than three decades of teaching and professional experience. The book addresses topics such as character development, plot, revision, and commonly cited writing conventions, in...

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Main Author: McCracken, Elizabeth (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2025]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:In this nonfiction work, writer and teacher Elizabeth McCracken reflects on the practice of writing fiction, drawing on more than three decades of teaching and professional experience. The book addresses topics such as character development, plot, revision, and commonly cited writing conventions, incorporating examples from the author's own creative work. Blending practical guidance with personal reflection, the volume examines both the technical and experiential aspects of sustaining a life as a working writer.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:201 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:9780063375291
006337529X
9780063375307
0063375303