The Joy of Writing Sex
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The Joy of Writing Sex by Elizabeth Benedict
For the first time in trade paperback the definitive book for writing sex in fiction that is a wonderful and handy companion of how to write - and have fun with - sex (Carolyn See). The Joy of Writing Sex is the classic guide to writing convincing sex scenes. Elizabeth Benedict covers all the issues from the first time to married sex and adultery to sex in the age of AIDS. Her instruction is supported with examples from the works of today's most respected writers: among them Dorothy Allison, Joyce Carol Oates, Carol Shields and John Updike. Benedict focuses on crafting believable sex scenes that hinge on freshness of character, dialogue, mood and plot.
Elizabeth Benedict is the author of four novels, including Slow Dancing, which was a finalist for the American Book Award. She has taught fiction writing at Princeton University, the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop, the New School for Social Research and Swarthmore College. She lives in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780285636422 |
| ISBN 10 | 0285636421 |
| Title | The Joy of Writing Sex |
| Author | Elizabeth Benedict |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-06-13 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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