Behind The Short Story: From First To Final Draft by Ryan G. Van Cleave, Todd James Pierce

Behind the Short Story provides the inside scoop on how a successful story emerges from first to final draft by compiling critical analysis techniques, writing exercises, representative stories, and useful insights into the writing process from award-winning, student-oriented teachers who are also successful short story writers. Unique craft commentaries explore the decisions writers make on issues of structure, character, setting, etc. and offer practical suggestions for pre-writing, drafting, and revising. Features contemporary short stories and craft commentaries from 27 of today s best-known short story writers, including Amy Bloom, T.C. Boyle, Mary Gaitskill, Lorrie Moore, and George Saunders. Craft-oriented commentary by each author reveals many of the fiction techniques and decisions that go into writing a short story. For writers interested in exploring the process of writing a successful short story.

Author: Ryan G. Van Cleave, Todd James Pierce

Language: English

Edition: 1

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 464

Publisher: Longman

Publication Date: 2006-03-13