Revising Fiction
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Revising Fiction
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Author : David Madden
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Revising Fiction written by David Madden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Fiction categories.
The Art Of Revision
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Author : Peter Ho Davies
language : en
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Release Date : 2021-11-02
The Art Of Revision written by Peter Ho Davies and has been published by Graywolf Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The fifteenth volume in the Art of series takes an expansive view of revision—on the page and in life In The Art of Revision: The Last Word, Peter Ho Davies takes up an often discussed yet frequently misunderstood subject. He begins by addressing the invisibility of revision—even though it’s an essential part of the writing process, readers typically only see a final draft, leaving the practice shrouded in mystery. To combat this, Davies pulls examples from his novels The Welsh Girl and The Fortunes, as well as from the work of other writers, including Flannery O’Connor, Carmen Machado, and Raymond Carver, shedding light on this slippery subject. Davies also looks beyond literature to work that has been adapted or rewritten, such as books made into films, stories rewritten by another author, and the practice of retconning in comics and film. In an affecting frame story, Davies recounts the story of a violent encounter in his youth, which he then retells over the years, culminating in a final telling at the funeral of his father. In this way, the book arrives at an exhilarating mode of thinking about revision—that it is the writer who must change, as well as the writing. The result is a book that is as useful as it is moving, one that asks writers to reflect upon themselves and their writing.
Revising Fiction
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Author : Kirt Hickman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Revising Fiction written by Kirt Hickman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Fiction categories.
"The comprehensive and practical guide to self-editing"--Cover.
Revising Fiction Fact And Faith
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Author : Nathaniel Goldberg
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-07-01
Revising Fiction Fact And Faith written by Nathaniel Goldberg and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-01 with Philosophy categories.
This book addresses how our revisionary practices account for relations between texts and how they are read. It offers an overarching philosophy of revision concerning works of fiction, fact, and faith, revealing unexpected insights about the philosophy of language, the metaphysics of fact and fiction, and the history and philosophy of science and religion. Using the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien as exemplars, the authors introduce a fundamental distinction between the purely physical and the linguistic aspects of texts. They then demonstrate how two competing theories of reference—descriptivism and referentialism—are instead constitutive of a single semantic account needed to explain all kinds of revision. The authors also propose their own metaphysical foundations of fiction and fact. The next part of the book brings the authors’ philosophy of revision into dialogue with Thomas Kuhn’s famous analysis of factual, and specifically scientific, change. It also discusses a complex episode in the history of paleontology, demonstrating how scientific and popular texts can diverge over time. Finally, the authors expand their philosophy of revision to religious texts, arguing that, rather than being distinct, such texts are always read as other kinds, that faith tends to be more important as evidence for religious texts than for others, and that the latter explains why religious communities tend to have remarkable historical longevity. Revising Fiction, Fact, and Faith offers a unique and comprehensive account of the philosophy of revision. It will be of interest to a wide range of scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of language, metaphysics, philosophy of literature, literary theory and criticism, and history and philosophy of science and religion.
Rewriting
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Author : David Michael Kaplan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-08
Rewriting written by David Michael Kaplan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08 with Authorship categories.
This work introduces readers to the author's brand of revising fiction - a process in which a story's words, structure, even its very meaning may change as it grows stronger. Through every stage of the writing process the author provides strategies and criteria to help pinpoint the problems in your work and fix them. He looks at sacred" first ideas, slow starts, out-of-sequence events, imprecise language, inflated imagery, weak sentence structure, insufficient dialogue, action and description. In addition to illustrating his points with examples from contemporary writers he traces the evolution of three of his own stories throught drafts to final versions."
Revising Fiction
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Author : David Madden
language : en
Publisher: Plume
Release Date : 1988
Revising Fiction written by David Madden and has been published by Plume this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Reference categories.
Revising Your Novel First Draft To Finished Draft A Step By Step Guide To Revising Your Novel
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Author : Janice Hardy
language : en
Publisher: Fiction University Press
Release Date : 2016-08-29
Revising Your Novel First Draft To Finished Draft A Step By Step Guide To Revising Your Novel written by Janice Hardy and has been published by Fiction University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Get all three Fixing Your Revision Problems books in one omnibus This book contains Fixing Your Character & Point-of-View Problems, Fixing Your Plot & Story Structure Problems, and Fixing Your Setting & Description Problems--PLUS a BONUS workshop: How to Salvage Half-Finished Manuscripts. A strong story has many parts, and when one breaks down, the whole book can fail. Make sure your story is the best it can be to keep your readers hooked. Janice Hardy takes you step-by-step through the novel revision process, from character issues, to plot problems, to description issues. She'll show you how to analyze your draft, spot any problems or weak areas, and fix problems hurting your manuscript. With clear and easy-to-understand examples, Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finished Draft offers eleven self-guided workshops that target the common issues that make readers stop reading. It will help you: Flesh out weak characters and build strong character arcs Find the right amount of backstory to enhance, not bog down, your story Create unpredictable plots that keep readers guessing Develop compelling hooks to build tension in every scene Determine the right way to include information without infodumping Fix awkward stage direction and unclear character actions Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finished Draft starts every workshop with an analysis and offers multiple revision options in each area. You choose the options that best fit your writing process. Learn how to: Develop a strong and effective revision plan Analyze your manuscript to find its strengths and weaknesses Spot common red flag words for problem areas (such as told prose) Determine the best way to revise a scene, plot, character, or novel Fix problems holding your novel back Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finished Draft is an easy-to-follow guide to revising your manuscript and crafting a strong finished draft that will keep readers hooked.
Write And Revise For Publication
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Author : Jack Smith
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2013-07-11
Write And Revise For Publication written by Jack Smith and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-11 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Your first draft is a work of imagination, but that doesn't mean it's a work of art--not yet. With Jack Smith's technical and inspirational guidance, you can turn your initial draft into a compelling story brimming with memorable characters and a page-turning plot. As Jack states inside Write and Revise for Publication, writing is a complex act, one that calls upon all the powers of our creative resources, imagination, and intellect. Top-notch storytelling is not achieved the first time around, nor should it be expected so soon. But it is possible. Through Jack's detailed instruction and precise methods, you will learn the revision techniques and fine-tuning skills needed to create powerful, polished works ready to submit to magazines, agents, and publishers. "As inspiring as it is practical...combines great advice, apt examples, and a can-do spirit that will excite and improve any aspiring writer." --Ron Hansen, author of A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford "I believe Jack Smith might have written THE BOOK on writing and revising for publication. Clean, direct, succinct--a book that is full of pure wisdom and truth, but also amazing technical advice." --Virgil Suarez, author of Latin Jazz, The Cutter, Havana Thursdays, and Welcome to he Oasis
Revision Is A Process
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Author : Catherine E. McLean
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-04-26
Revision Is A Process written by Catherine E. McLean and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-26 with categories.
Nothing gives a writer a life-high like finishing the first draft of a story- and nothing frustrates a writer more than having to revise and edit that draft. Revision is a Process offers secrets, tips, shortcuts, practical advice, and "cheat sheets" that will enable a writer to go step-by-step through a self-editing process to create a reader-friendly, marketable manuscript. Revision is a Process showcases- ** How using 12 simple steps when revising saves time, energy, and frustration ** How to systematically examine the entire story so nothing is overlooked ** How to examine the plot for what's out of sync and for missing elements ** How to avoid "logic flaws," Freudian slips, and faux pas ** How to use "red flag" words to find bloopers and blunders ** How to diagnose a prologue before keeping or deleting it Every writer believes there has to be an easier way to revise a manuscript. Revision is a Process is the gift you've been waiting for. In its pages is a remarkably easy approach to self-editing that will take the pressure off a daunting task and open the path to success.
Revision
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Author : David Michael Kaplan
language : en
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Release Date : 1997
Revision written by David Michael Kaplan and has been published by Writer's Digest Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
With rousing enthusiasm, David Michael Kaplan introduces you to his unique brand of revision: a process of discovery in which your story's words, structure, even its very meaning may change as it grows stronger. He takes you through every stage of the writing process, providing strategies and criteria to help pinpoint the problems in your work and fix them. In addition to illustrating his points with examples from contemporary writers, Kaplan traces the evolution of three of his own stories from journal entries to first (and subsequent) drafts to finished pieces. He shows the changes he made - from single words to entire characters and story lines - and explains why he made them.