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This new edition of Writing Short Stories has been updated throughout to include new and revised exercises, up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies and a new glossary of key terms and techniques. Ailsa Cox, a published short-story writer, guides the reader through the key aspects of the craft, provides a variety of case studies and examples of how others have approached the genre and sets a series of engaging exercises to help hone your skills. This inspiring book is the ideal guide for those new to the genre or for anyone wanting to improve their technique.



Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Spinning a yarn

2. Capturing the moment

3. Humour, character and dialogue

4. The fantastic

5. What if?

6. Reality

7. Love, death and desire

Resources

Glossary

Bibliography

Writing Short Stories

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/23/2016 12:06:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138955431, 978-1138955431
      ISBN10: 1138955434

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This new edition of Writing Short Stories has been updated throughout to include new and revised exercises, up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies and a new glossary of key terms and techniques. Ailsa Cox, a published short-story writer, guides the reader through the key aspects of the craft, provides a variety of case studies and examples of how others have approached the genre and sets a series of engaging exercises to help hone your skills. This inspiring book is the ideal guide for those new to the genre or for anyone wanting to improve their technique.



      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      1. Spinning a yarn

      2. Capturing the moment

      3. Humour, character and dialogue

      4. The fantastic

      5. What if?

      6. Reality

      7. Love, death and desire

      Resources

      Glossary

      Bibliography

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