The Handbook of Creative Writing

By Steven Earnshaw

Book Overview

In this new edition 54 chapters cover the central pillars of writing creatively: the theories behind the creativity, the techniques and writing as a commercial enterprise. With contributions from over 50 poets, novelists, dramatists, publishers, editors, tutors, critics and scholars, this is the essential guide to writing and getting published. - A 3-in-1 text with outstanding breadth of coverage on the theories, the craft & the business of creative writing - Includes practical advice on getting published & making money from your writing New for this edition: - Chapters on popular topics such as 'self-publishing and the rise of the indie author', 'social media', 'flash fiction', 'song lyrics', 'creative-critical hybrids' and 'collaboration in the theatre' - New and updated exercises to help you practice your writing - Up-to-date information on teaching, copyright, writing for the web & earning a living as a writer - Updated Glossary of Terms

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748621369
• ISBN13: 9780748621361
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.1" x 9.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher