Bell, Madison Smartt
Narrative Design: Working with Imagination, Craft, and Form
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393320213
- author:
- Bell, Madison Smartt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 163mm X 25mm
- Genre:
- Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Narrative Design: Working with Imagination, Craft and Form by Madison Smartt Bell offers a practical approach to writing. By examining twelve stories from established writers and former students, Bell provides insight into the elements of fiction, including time, plot, character, and language use. The book focuses on the big picture as well as the crucial details, urging writers to think about form and find the best way to express their subject matter and style. With direct and practical advice, readers can develop their own voice and imagination. Careful endnotes highlight the ways in which various writers use language, providing a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills. This book is ideal for writers who want to refine their craft and produce well-structured stories.