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Wrede on Writing (Paperback) (Paperback)

Wrede on Writing (Paperback) (Paperback)

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    • Our take on the Wrede on Writing (Paperback) (Paperback)

    Wrede on Writing is Patricia C. Wrede's craft book on how to write fiction, drawn from decades of experience as a fantasy and young adult novelist. It covers the practical side of writing, from plotting and revision to the business of publishing, in a direct and conversational voice. It suits newer writers who want a working novelist's advice rather than academic theory, and it sits alongside books like Stephen King's On Writing and Ursula K. Le Guin's Steering the Craft.

    Best forAspiring novelists learning the basicsFantasy and YA writersWriters who want practical craft adviceReaders curious about how fiction gets made
    Pros
    • Written by a working novelist with decades of published fiction
    • Covers craft and the business side of writing
    • Direct, conversational tone
    • Useful for genre writers, especially fantasy and YA
    Cons
    • Less useful for experienced novelists
    • Advice leans general rather than step-by-step
    • Not a deep dive into any single topic

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    Specifications

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    Language
    EnglishSource
    Genre
    Contemporary Fiction, Literature StudiesSource

    Questions and answers

    Is Wrede on Writing good for beginners?
    Yes. It is aimed at writers starting out and covers plotting, revision and publishing in plain terms. Experienced novelists may find much of it familiar.
    Does it cover publishing and the business side?
    It does. Wrede discusses agents, contracts and the realities of a writing career alongside craft topics, which sets it apart from pure craft manuals.
    Is it specific to fantasy writing?
    Not strictly. Wrede is known for fantasy and YA, and her examples lean that way, but the advice applies to fiction in general.
    How does it compare with Stephen King's On Writing?
    King's book is part memoir and part craft; Wrede's is more of a working novelist's manual on craft and career. Both are practical, but Wrede spends more time on the business of publishing.
    What is the format?
    It is a paperback in English. It is a nonfiction writing guide, not one of Wrede's novels.
    Where is the Wrede on Writing (Paperback) (Paperback) cheapest?
    At Target, for $14.00, as of our latest check.
    Where can I buy the Wrede on Writing (Paperback) (Paperback)?
    2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target.

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