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The Handbook of Creative Writing by Steven Earnshaw (Editor) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Handbook of Creative Writing about?

An extensive, practical and inspirational resource, this three-in-one volume is designed as a textbook for students and practitioners of creative writing at all levels.In 48 distinctive chapters the Handbook:*examines the critical theories behind the practice of creative writing (Part 1)*explains the basics of how to write a novel, script or poetry (Part 2)*explores how to deal with the practicalities and problems of becoming a writer (Part 3).As well as the main creative writing activities, chapters cover other practices from translation to starting a small magazine and from memoir writing to writing for children. Contributors are all experts in their fields: poets, novelists, dramatists, publishers, editors, tutors, critics and academics. Anyone with an interest in creative writing will find this book invaluable in developing their own creative writing projects and as a way into new areas of writing activity.Key Features*The only book to combine the theory and practice of writing with detailed advice on the business of writing and living as a writer*Combines breadth and depth with original thinking on creativity and evaluation of creative work*Shows ways of approaching the task o

Who reads The Handbook of Creative Writing?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Steven Earnshaw (Editor)
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Published
2007
Language
EN
ISBN
9781282136366
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Language Learning, Literary Fiction, Linguistics
Rating
3.29 / 5 (16 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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