Creative Writing by Jane Yeh

Creative Writing by Jane Yeh

An invaluable coursebook for aspiring writers, which covers the creative process and 'going public' as well as the popular genres of fiction, poetry and life writing (or creative non-fiction). Each section offers advice and exercises as well as extracts for study and inspiration, taken from works by a diverse range of writers, from Virginia Woolf to Patricia Highsmith.

‘For anyone getting going as a writer (and even for those who have already made a start), this is an invaluable how-to guide, full of useful tips, mind-freeing exercises, and inspiring wisdom from established authorsA book to banish the terror of the blank page.’ – Blake Morrison, journalist, critic and acclaimed author of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, including the multi-award-winning And When Did You Last See Your Father?(Granta, 1993)

'The book seems to be universally appreciated in the way it gently guides thtough practical exercises and opens out areas for discussion in the inspiring readings section. With so much well-structured and accessible content, students do not feel alone. A key advantage is that the book is available and accessible to all.' - Jane Bluett, NATE

‘For anyone getting going as a writer (and even for those who have already made a start), this is an invaluable how-to guide, full of useful tips, mind-freeing exercises, and inspiring wisdom from established authors. A book to banish the terror of the blank page.’ – Blake Morrison, journalist, critic and acclaimed author of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, including the multi-award-winning And When Did You Last See Your Father? (Granta, 1993)

Linda Anderson is an award-winning novelist (To Stay Alive and Cuckoo, both published by Bodley Head) and writer of short stories, poetry, performance pieces, and critical reviews. Her work has been published in Britain, Ireland, the USA, and Australia. She has taught at Goldsmiths' College and at Lancaster University for ten years, becoming Head of Creative Writing from 1995-2002. She has designed several successful courses including a training programme for new writing tutors and an MA in Creative Writing by distance learning. She has also worked as a producer and director for BBC Radio Drama. She has a PhD in Creative Writing.

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ISBN 13	9780415372428
ISBN 10	0415372429
Title	Creative Writing
Author	Jane Yeh
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2005-12-06
Number of pages	664
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