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Creative Writing Guidebook

Creative Writing Guidebook

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Our take on the Creative Writing Guidebook

The Creative Writing Guidebook is a workshop-style textbook edited by Graeme Harper, with chapters from a roster of international writing teachers. It covers the novel, poetry, screenwriting, new media and non-fiction, and each genre section comes with exercises and reading suggestions. Cross-genre craft topics such as point of view, character, setting and voice are treated in their own right. It is built for classroom and workshop use rather than for a casual reader, and it competes with single-author craft books by offering many teachers' approaches in one volume.

Best forCreative writing students in a workshop or degree courseTeachers building a multi-genre syllabusWriters who want exercises across several genresBeginners who want a structured, broad introduction
Pros
  • Covers five genres in one volume: novel, poetry, screenwriting, new media and non-fiction
  • Workshop exercises attached to each genre
  • Craft chapters on point of view, character, setting and voice
  • Contributions from a range of established writing teachers
  • Reading lists point to further examples
Cons
  • Textbook tone suits a course more than solo browsing
  • Breadth means each genre gets limited depth
  • Some material on new media dates from its publication era
  • Exercises work best with a group or tutor to respond

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About the Creative Writing Guidebook

The Creative Writing Guidebook is a textbook that introduces students to writing creatively. It takes a practical, workshop approach and includes advice, exercises and readings.

It introduces several genres: the novel, poetry, screenwriting, new media and non-fiction. Each genre comes with workshop exercises, a wide range of examples and suggestions for further reading.

The book also covers issues that cut across genres, such as point of view, character, setting and voice. It is written by internationally renowned experts in creative writing.

Genres covered
Novel, poetry, screenwriting, new media, non-fiction
Includes
Advice, workshop exercises, examples, readings, suggestions for further reading
Cross-genre topics
Point of view, character, setting, voice
Contributors
Catherine Dent, Ken Dancyge, Adrianne Finlay, Graeme Harper, Gill James, Jeri Kroll, Oliver Mayer, Graham Mort, William S. Penn, Hazel Smith, Silas Zobal
Audience
Students of creative writing

Questions and answers

Is this a book of exercises or a book of advice?
Both. Each genre section pairs explanatory chapters with workshop exercises, and separate chapters discuss cross-genre craft topics like voice and point of view.
Does it cover screenwriting and poetry as well as fiction?
Yes. It has introductions to the novel, poetry, screenwriting, new media and non-fiction, each with its own exercises and reading suggestions.
Is it written by one author?
No. Graeme Harper edits it, and the chapters come from a group of contributors including Catherine Dent, Jeri Kroll, Graham Mort and Hazel Smith.
Is it suitable for a complete beginner?
It is pitched as an introductory textbook, so it assumes little prior craft knowledge, but the workshop format expects you to do the exercises rather than just read.
Can I use it without a class?
Yes, though the exercises are designed for workshop feedback. A solo writer gets the most from pairing them with a writing group or a reader.
Does it help with a novel in progress?
The novel chapter and the craft chapters on character, setting and point of view are the relevant parts; it is an introduction rather than a full novel-writing manual.
Where is the Creative Writing Guidebook cheapest?
At Barnes & Noble, for $212.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Creative Writing Guidebook?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

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