![]() On the distinction between story and plot: A story is a series of events recorded in their chronological order. Conflict is the fist encountered and the fundamental element of fiction, necessary because in literature, only trouble is interesting. They are conflict, crisis and resolution. ![]() Significant quotes: On Crisis and resolution: Fortunately, The necessary features of the story form are fewer than those of a face. Undoubtedly one of the best books to use when getting started. Revisions Of Special Interest: Not only does Burroway cover all the major important topics clearly, she has extensive examples from a wide variety of high quality short story writers to illustrate her points. Theme - Ideas, morality and more on details I. Metaphors, Similies, Symbols and Allegories H. ![]() Point of View issues, first, second and third person. Creating atmosphere - scene and summary F. The importance of details, voice, rhythm D. Story form and structure - The basics in a nutshell. The writing process - What it takes to get started. I don't think you will be disappointed if you are serious about your fiction. Each chapter concludes with questions to guide one's study.In my reading of books about fiction writing, I have found numerous references to this book which indicates to me the quality of this book to other writers.If you can only afford one book, get this one. What I like best are the numerous stories that are at the end of each chapter illustrating the points discussed in that section. ![]() The most prevalent flaws are discussed in the book, but I think it would be helpful to list them in this chapter and give page numbers where the technique is discussed.I have read over twenty books pertaining to creative writing, but this one is better than all the rest. Other areas covered by chapters in the book are as follows:Story form and structureCharacterization: Two chapters that cover every thing from dialogue to detailing the five ways to develop a character: authorial interpretation, appearance, action, speech, and thoughtSetting and atmospherePoint of ViewLiterary devices such as symbol, metaphor, etc.ThemeRevision: This chapter is the weakest because it discusses revision in general, not giving specific problems that plague manuscripts. The chapter "Showing and Telling" alone is worth the price of the book. Burroway's book is used as a text for short story and novel writing. For my money, this is the best book available about creative narrative writing. ![]()
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