The college handbook of creative writing /
Robert DeMaria
- Second Edition
- Unites States of America : Harcourt Brace College Publishers , c1995
- xi, 404 pages ; 18 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter1. Theme -- Chapter2. Setting -- Chapter3. Characters -- Chapter4. Plot -- Chapter5. Point of view -- Chapter6. Tone and style -- Chapter7. Description -- Chapter8. Dialogue -- Chapter9. Thoughts -- Chapter10. Time -- Chapter11. Images and sounds -- Chapter12. The performance factor: Plays and film scripts -- Chapter13. Fundamentals of writing -- Chapter14. Writing as a career
Throughout the book are examples of effective writing, a number of which appear in their entirety. At the end of each chapter are discussion, questions and writing exercises. In addition, there are several useful glossaries and reference list.