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The Writer's Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction

The Writer's Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction

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Our take on the The Writer's Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction

A craft book by Michael Noll, published by Strange Object in 2018, built around close readings of short fiction. Each chapter takes a story or excerpt and pulls apart the techniques inside it, then gives the reader exercises to try the same moves. It suits writers who learn by example rather than by rules, and it sits closer to a workshop than to a reference manual. It is shorter and more practical than the big craft anthologies, and it assumes you are already writing and want to get better at specific things on the page.

Best forShort story writers who learn from examplesWriters in or starting a workshopReaders who want to see how fiction worksAnyone stuck on a draft who wants exercises
Pros
  • Teaches through close readings of real stories, not abstract rules
  • Short chapters with writing exercises after each one
  • Covers concrete craft moves: scene, summary, dialogue, point of view
  • Compact paperback that is easy to keep at the desk
  • Useful for short fiction writers in particular
Cons
  • Less systematic than a full craft textbook or anthology
  • Examples lean toward literary short fiction, not genre or novels
  • Some readers want more depth per topic
  • Not aimed at beginners who need the basics first

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The Writer's Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction price history

Lowest price we've seen: $10.04 on Nov 9 at alibris. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

About the The Writer's Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction

This particular book was written by Noll, Michael. The format might be inconsequential, but this one is a paperback.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Release Year
2018Source
Language
EnglishSource
Genre
Dictionaries & LanguagesSource
Publisher
Strange ObjectSource
Release Date
2018-02Source

Questions and answers

Is this a book of writing exercises or a craft textbook?
Both, in a compact form. Each chapter reads a story or excerpt closely, explains the technique at work, then sets an exercise so you can try it yourself.
Does it cover novels or only short stories?
The examples are mostly short fiction, and the lessons are about scenes and sentences rather than plotting a long book. Novelists can use it, but it is not a novel-writing guide.
Is it good for a beginner?
It assumes you are already writing and want to improve. A beginner who needs the basics of structure and grammar may want a broader guide first.
How does it compare with other craft books?
It is shorter and more example-driven than the big anthologies. It is closer to a workshop in print than to a reference manual you look things up in.
Is the paperback easy to write in?
It is a standard trade paperback, so margins are modest. Many readers keep a separate notebook for the exercises rather than writing in the book.
Where is the The Writer's Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction cheapest?
At alibris, for $10.04, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the The Writer's Field Guide to the Craft of Fiction?
2 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Target.

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