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Short story publishing is flourishing in the 21st century and is no longer seen as a poor relation of the novel. But what is a short story? And how do you write one? Robert Graham takes you through everything you need to know, from how a writer works to crafting and editing your own fiction. This heavily revised edition features new chapters by contemporary fiction writers. Stressing the importance of reading broadly and deeply, the book includes a wide range of prompts and writing exercises. It teaches you how to read as a writer and write like somebody who has read. You will learn the elements of craft you need to produce short stories, and one of the key writer’s disciplines: reflecting on your own work. Whether you are a student or an experienced author, this book will teach you how to write short stories – and reflect on the creative processes involved. The book features chapters from writer-teachers James Friel, Rodge Glass, Ursula Hurley, Heather Leach, Helen Newall, Jenny Newman, James Rice and Tom Vowler.

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Author:   Robert Graham (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Red Globe Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.552kg
ISBN:  

9781137517050

ISBN 10:   1137517050
Pages:   306
Publication Date:   26 July 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Notes on Contributors Introduction, PART I: HOW A WRITER WORKS 1. How A Writer Works 2. Writing habits 3. Making Notes 4. Keeping Journals 5. How To Read As A Writer 6. Research 7. Reflection PART II: HOW TO WRITE SHORT STORIES 8. What Is A Short Story? 9. Point of View 10. Characterisation 11. Plot 12. Scenes 13. Dialogue 14. Setting 15. Description 16. Style PART III: HOW TO REDRAFT 17. Editing 18. Page Design 19. Peer Appraisal 20. Writers' Workshops 21. Revising PART IV: HOW TO MANAGE FICTIONAL TIME 22. Some Notes on Handling Time In Fiction 23. Crossing Timelines and Breaking Rules 24. Foreshadowing 25. Transitions PART V: HOW TO GO THE DISTANCE 26. Finding An Audience Publishing Outlets Fiction Writers' Bookshelf Writers' Websites Bibliography.

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Robert Graham is Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. His short stories have been widely published and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. He is the author of two short story collections, a novella, a novel and The Road to Somewhere: A Creative Writing Companion (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014).

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