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Stein on Writing

A Master Editor Shares His Craft, Techniques, and Strategies

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Stein on Writing

Written by: Sol Stein
Narrated by: Christopher Lane
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 Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place." With examples from his best sellers as well as aspiring students' writing, Stein offers detailed sections on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, liposuctioning flab, the "triage" method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more.©1995 Sol Stein (P)2003 Blackstone Audiobooks Writing, Research & Publishing Guides
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This is one book that encourages a non-writer to start writing and the writer to pause and make his or her writing better.

For every writer and non-writer

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Apart from the interesting way a dry subject has been presented, the way the book has been read is also one of the best I've heard.
Ideas and suggestions have been presented with excellent real-life examples.
Ideas and suggestions have been presented in a very adaptable and actionable format.

Interesting way a dry subject has been presented.

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thank you i liked it a lot and this is the second time i am hearing it

very good book

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So much knowledge packed in one book. The advice is to the point with examples.

Must Read for Writers

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well thought out. rather heavy on showing and not so much on mental aspects or plot intricacy, but useful for novice writers

useful editing strategies

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