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Creative writing may be the ultimate form of self-expression. Whether the reader is a creative writing student or someone who feels compelled to create stories and poetry in their free time, Idiot's Guides: Creative Writing helps them master the basics of fiction and creative nonfiction and write more effectively. Readers will learn how to:
- Create the fundamental elements of good fiction of creative nonfiction, including plot, character, point of view, setting, dialogue, style, and theme.
- Write various types and genres of creative writing, including novels, short stories, plays and screenplays, poetry, book-length and article-length narrative nonfiction, memoirs, and more.
- Hone their writing skills and boost their creativity with writing prompts and exercises. Casey Clabough, PhD, is Associate Professor of English and English Graduate Director at Lynchburg College in Virginia, where he teaches courses in Creative Writing and Creative Nonfiction. He is the editor of the James Dickey Review, which author Pat Conroy proclaims "has become a unique southern literary institution under Clabough's expert guidance." He is the author of eight books, including The Warrior's Path: Reflections Along an Ancient Route and George Garrett: A Biography (both creative nonfiction), as well Confederado: A Novel of the Americas. He has won numerous awards and fellowships, including the Bangladesh International Literary Award and the Emma Bell Miles Award in the Essay. Author home: Lynchburg, VA.
- Create the fundamental elements of good fiction of creative nonfiction, including plot, character, point of view, setting, dialogue, style, and theme.
- Write various types and genres of creative writing, including novels, short stories, plays and screenplays, poetry, book-length and article-length narrative nonfiction, memoirs, and more.
- Hone their writing skills and boost their creativity with writing prompts and exercises. Casey Clabough, PhD, is Associate Professor of English and English Graduate Director at Lynchburg College in Virginia, where he teaches courses in Creative Writing and Creative Nonfiction. He is the editor of the James Dickey Review, which author Pat Conroy proclaims "has become a unique southern literary institution under Clabough's expert guidance." He is the author of eight books, including The Warrior's Path: Reflections Along an Ancient Route and George Garrett: A Biography (both creative nonfiction), as well Confederado: A Novel of the Americas. He has won numerous awards and fellowships, including the Bangladesh International Literary Award and the Emma Bell Miles Award in the Essay. Author home: Lynchburg, VA.
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