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Writing Fiction: An introduction to the craft: An introduction to the craft Paperback – 1 September 2001

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Clearly and compactly explains the fundamentals of good fiction-writing, with examples from a wide variety of known writers.

The art of writing fiction successfully requires not only talent but craft. This book is a guide to that craft - for writers who want to understand and master the basics of what makes a novel or story work well.
The principles and sound practical advice offered arise from Garry Disher's own deep experience as a professional writer, as well as a teacher of writing, an editor of collections, and a judge for fiction awards. Disher illustrates his points with examples from many other Australian and international fiction writers, presenting a candid picture of the pleasures and pitfalls across a diversity of fiction-writing experiences.
Ranging across from the most significant elements of fiction, such as plot characterisation and voice, to fine details like the use of tense, Disher's hands-on advice can only help fiction writers write better fiction.

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232 pages
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English
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Allen & Unwin
Publication date

1 September 2001
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12.7 x 1.73 x 20.32 cm
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1865085898
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978-1865085890
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Garry Disher grew up in rural South Australia and now lives near the Victorian Coast. In 1978 he was awarded a creative writing fellowship to Stanford University, California, where he wrote his first short-story collection. A full-time writer for many years, he is the author of novels, short story collections, writers' handbooks, anthologies, and books for children.
His novel The Sunken Road (A+U 1996), was shortlisted for several major awards and nominated for the Booker Prize by his English publisher.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Allen & Unwin; 1st edition (1 September 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1865085898
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1865085890
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.73 x 20.32 cm

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Garry Disher lives in Australia and is the author of over 40 books: novels, short story collections, writers' handbooks, history textbooks and children's fiction. His Challis and Destry police procedurals, and his Wyatt crime from the inside thrillers, are gaining international recognition, winning best crime novel of the year awards in Australia and Germany and appearing on best books of the year lists in the USA. Garry has toured Germany twice and the States once, and counts a scholarship year spent in the Stanford University creative writing school, early in his career, as one of his most important formative experiences.

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A great introduction to fiction writing.

Reviewed in Australia on 13 November 2020

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Nothing negative to say. Highly recommended (Kindle) purchase.

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Excellent introduction to the craft

Reviewed in the United States on 19 May 2013

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Writing Fiction: An Introduction to the Craft Disher Gary kindle edition
This book is about the elements of fiction ,its changing nature and how to find ideas for your story.Regarding plotting the author states that traditional fiction, has faith in history and human perfectibility; innovative writers argue that the world is governed by chance, coincidence and chaos, and so their fiction may be devoid of values or themes, apparently inconsequential, and directionless. They write about characters who are free of history, with no origins or destinations, who don't learn, have insights, make decisions or resolve difficulties.
One strenth of the book is its discussion of point of view,dialogue,setting and planning with concrete examples.
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A writer's writing book

Reviewed in the United States on 28 June 2014

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Clear, well-written with excellent examples. Gives a great insight into literary thought and the processes behind good writing. It is clearly evident when an experienced and published writer composes a book on writing.

Kellie

Fantastic resource for new writers

Reviewed in the United States on 9 September 2015

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A really accessible, readable book laying bare the basic elements of fiction writing: setting, POV, character, plot, structure, outlines are all covered along with commonsense advice on how to put it all together, with lots of examples.

Particularly worthwhile were the invaluable tips Disher gives to help new writers to get over the hurdles most likely to stop a newbie in their tracks: writers block, lack of ideas, and diagnostics to get a story back on track.

New writers: read and learn!

Five stars!

Steven M

Solid advice

Reviewed in the United States on 14 October 2015

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A very easy read for those short on time but are looking for a place to start critically reviewing their own writing. Some of this is common sense, but I think we all get absorbed in what we are doing and fail to notice the obvious. This is a book I will keep close while writing!

Patricia Short

Writing Fiction by Gary Disher

Reviewed in the United States on 10 January 2013

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Gary Disher is a wonderful writer and this book has some useful tips and guidelines. A very practical manual. He stresses the importance of practice and hard work!

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