Writing Short Stories: A Routledge Writer's Guide

by Ailsa Cox

Overview

This new edition of Writing Short Stories has been updated throughout to include new and revised exercises, up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies and a new glossary of key terms and techniques. Ailsa Cox, a published short-story writer, guides the reader through the key aspects of the craft, provides a variety of case studies and examples of how others have approached the genre and sets a series of engaging exercises to help hone your skills. This inspiring book is the ideal guide for those new to the genre or for anyone wanting to improve their technique.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138955431
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/23/2016
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ailsa Cox is Reader in Creative Writing and English at Edge Hill University, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Spinning a yarn

2. Capturing the moment

3. Humour, character and dialogue

4. The fantastic

5. What if?

6. Reality

7. Love, death and desire

Resources

Glossary

Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

‘Like the short stories she writes so brilliantly about, Ailsa Cox fits worlds of possibility into a small space. It's hard to think how Writing Short Stories could be bettered, both as a map of the territory and a guidebook to some of the landmarks.’ Toby Litt, Associate Professor in Creative Writing, University of Southampton, UK

 

‘A seminal guide to the unique pleasures and subtle mechanics of the short story. The activities and writing prompts are alive with possibility, offering students of the form an eclectic range of inspirational paths.’ Tessa McWatt, Professor of Creative Writing, University of East Anglia, UK

 

‘Fittingly, Cox's guide to writing stories is compact, stylishly-written and revelatory. It distils crucial aspects of short fiction without simplifying this rich and varied form. This is an insightful guide to creative practice, which is full of practical guidance as well as illuminating readings of classic and contemporary works.’ Naomi Booth, Professor of Creative Writing, Durham University, UK

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