Steering The Craft
A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story
By Ursula K. Le Guin | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, \"a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller\" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.
Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.
Le Guin lays out ten chapters that address the most fundamental components of narrative writing, from the sound of language to sentence construction to point of view. Each chapter combines illustrative examples from the global canon with Le Guin’s own witty commentary and an exercise that the writer can do solo or in a group. She also offers a comprehensive guide to working in writing groups, both actual and online.
Masterly and concise, Steering the Craft deserves a place on every writer's shelf.
This celebrated guide to the art of storytelling focuses on the essentials:
- The Elements of Craft: Ten focused chapters on the essential tools of narrative, from the music of language and sentence construction to the strategic use of adjectives and adverbs.
- Point of View and Voice: A masterclass in choosing and maintaining a point of view, with witty commentary and clear examples that demystify narrative voice.
- Practical Writing Exercises: Engaging exercises at the end of each chapter, designed to sharpen your skills whether you work alone or with a group.
- Guidance for Writing Groups: An invaluable guide to participating in—and benefiting from—peer group workshops, both in-person and online.
Editions of Steering The Craft
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780544611610
- EBook
- ISBN 9780544612341
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From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, \"a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller\" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.
Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.
Le Guin lays out ten chapters that address the most fundamental components of narrative writing, from the sound of language to sentence construction to point of view. Each chapter combines illustrative examples from the global canon with Le Guin’s own witty commentary and an exercise that the writer can do solo or in a group. She also offers a comprehensive guide to working in writing groups, both actual and online.
Masterly and concise, Steering the Craft deserves a place on every writer's shelf.
This celebrated guide to the art of storytelling focuses on the essentials:
- The Elements of Craft: Ten focused chapters on the essential tools of narrative, from the music of language and sentence construction to the strategic use of adjectives and adverbs.
- Point of View and Voice: A masterclass in choosing and maintaining a point of view, with witty commentary and clear examples that demystify narrative voice.
- Practical Writing Exercises: Engaging exercises at the end of each chapter, designed to sharpen your skills whether you work alone or with a group.
- Guidance for Writing Groups: An invaluable guide to participating in—and benefiting from—peer group workshops, both in-person and online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steering The Craft about?
From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, \"a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller\" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.
Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.
Le Guin lays out ten chapters that address the most fundamental components of narrative writing, from the sound of language to sentence construction to point of view. Each chapter combines illustrative examples from the global canon with Le Guin’s own witty commentary and an exercise that the writer can do solo or in a group. She also offers a comprehensive guide to working in writing groups, both actual and online.
Masterly and concise, Steering the Craft deserves a place on every writer's shelf.
This celebrated guide to the art of storytelling focuses on the essentials:
- The Elements of Craft: Ten focused chapters on the essential tools of narrative, from the music of language and sentence construction to the strategic use of adjectives and adverbs.
- Point of View and Voice: A masterclass in choosing and maintaining a point of view, with witty commentary and clear examples that demystify narrative voice.
- Practical Writing Exercises: Engaging exercises at the end of each chapter, designed to sharpen your skills whether you work alone or with a group.
- Guidance for Writing Groups: An invaluable guide to participating in—and benefiting from—peer group workshops, both in-person and online.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Steering The Craft?
The Arts > The arts: general topics
Where can I read a sample of Steering The Craft?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780544611610
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Steering The Craft?
Ursula K. Le Guin
Who is the Publisher of the book Steering The Craft?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Steering The Craft is available as paperback(ISBN 9780544611610) and ebook(ISBN 9780544612341)
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