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Writing Fiction : an Introduction to the Craft by Garry Disher is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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<p><p>Useful for writers at any level or age, this guide explains the basic steps to effective fiction writing. From an award-winning author, sound, practical advice is included on the most significant elements of fiction, such as plot, character development, and voice, and strategies are provided for the effective use of tense and the dialogue. All forms of fiction are explored, including novels, novellas, short stories, and crime fiction. In addition, the writing concepts introduced are illustrated with examples from a wide variety of known writers, presenting a candid picture of the pleasure and pitfalls from a wide range of fiction-writing experiences.<br><p></p> <h3>Library Journal</h3> <p>Australian fiction writer Disher (The Sunken Road) has written a useful handbook for the beginning writer of fiction. It's pointless to wait for inspiration, Disher advises would-be writers, who, he argues, should write whether [they] feel like it or not. He then takes the developing writer through all the stages of the writing process, from finding story ideas to understanding how characters and dialog work to reveal plot. Separate chapters focus on issues specific to the various forms of f

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It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Garry Disher
Publisher
Allen & Unwin ; Orion
Published
2003
Language
EN
ISBN
9781865085890
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Language Learning, Reference, Fiction
Rating
3.48 / 5 (58 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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