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"This is the most practical, hard-nosed, generous, direct, and useful guide to writing fiction." —Brad Watson

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"Finally, a truly creative—and hilarious—guide to creative writing, full of encouragement and sound advice. Provocative and reassuring, nurturing and wise, The Lie That Tells a Truth is essential to writers in general, fiction writers in particular, beginning writers, serious writers, and anyone facing a blank page." -- Nikki Vanry - Bookriot.com
"Frank and friendly talk about the approach to and the craft of fiction…a welcome companion." -- Ron Carlson
"Dufresne makes it all good fun, from first to last, from guggle to zatch. See for yourself." -- George Garrett
"An engaging covers-all-the bases guide—sometimes moving, often funny, full of goodwill and good sense." -- Janet Burroway

The Lie That Tells a Truth A Guide to Writing

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      Publisher: WW Norton & Co
      Publication Date: 27/09/2004
      ISBN13: 9780393325812, 978-0393325812
      ISBN10: 0393325814
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      Language learning: writing skills

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      "This is the most practical, hard-nosed, generous, direct, and useful guide to writing fiction." —Brad Watson

      Trade Review
      "Finally, a truly creative—and hilarious—guide to creative writing, full of encouragement and sound advice. Provocative and reassuring, nurturing and wise, The Lie That Tells a Truth is essential to writers in general, fiction writers in particular, beginning writers, serious writers, and anyone facing a blank page." -- Nikki Vanry - Bookriot.com
      "Frank and friendly talk about the approach to and the craft of fiction…a welcome companion." -- Ron Carlson
      "Dufresne makes it all good fun, from first to last, from guggle to zatch. See for yourself." -- George Garrett
      "An engaging covers-all-the bases guide—sometimes moving, often funny, full of goodwill and good sense." -- Janet Burroway

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