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Title: The Technique of Fiction Writing
Note: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Technique of Fiction Writing" by Robert Saunders Dowst is a practical guide on the art of writing fiction, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex aspects of storytelling, providing budding writers with structured insights into the processes involved in conception, construction, and execution of narratives. With a focus on helping writers understand the essentials of fiction writing, it touches upon the significance of character development, the importance of plot, and the various types of stories that can be crafted. The opening portion sets the tone by explaining the author's purpose: to deliver a comprehensive yet straightforward approach to fiction writing. Dowst emphasizes the differentiation between a reader and a writer's perspective, arguing that aspiring authors must understand the technical aspects of writing rather than merely enjoying reading for pleasure. He outlines key themes such as the necessity for good conception, careful planning, and the importance of both character and plot in storytelling. The introduction and early chapters aim to equip writers with the foundational knowledge to explore their ideas effectively before moving into the more intricate details of the writing process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dowst, Robert Saunders, 1890-1959
EBook No.: 32092
Published: Apr 22, 2010
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Fiction -- Technique
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Technique of Fiction Writing
Note: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "The Technique of Fiction Writing" by Robert Saunders Dowst is a practical guide on the art of writing fiction, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex aspects of storytelling, providing budding writers with structured insights into the processes involved in conception, construction, and execution of narratives. With a focus on helping writers understand the essentials of fiction writing, it touches upon the significance of character development, the importance of plot, and the various types of stories that can be crafted. The opening portion sets the tone by explaining the author's purpose: to deliver a comprehensive yet straightforward approach to fiction writing. Dowst emphasizes the differentiation between a reader and a writer's perspective, arguing that aspiring authors must understand the technical aspects of writing rather than merely enjoying reading for pleasure. He outlines key themes such as the necessity for good conception, careful planning, and the importance of both character and plot in storytelling. The introduction and early chapters aim to equip writers with the foundational knowledge to explore their ideas effectively before moving into the more intricate details of the writing process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dowst, Robert Saunders, 1890-1959
EBook No.: 32092
Published: Apr 22, 2010
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Fiction -- Technique
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.