The author is better known as ""Stanley Vestal"", and under that name he can speak with the authority of the successful...

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WRITING MAGAZINE FICTION

The author is better known as ""Stanley Vestal"", and under that name he can speak with the authority of the successful contributor in this straight mechanistic guide to fiction writing, with work programs and aids at the close of each chapter. Part one analyzes the elements of story telling, characterization, plot, setting, narrative and dialogue. The second part deals with types of fiction, the short story, the novel, serial, novelette, short short, etc. The third part takes up distribution, marketing, what the reader wants, what the editor wants. Elementary -- practical -- for aspirants. The author is the director of courses in professional writing, Univ. of Oklahoma.

Pub Date: July 12, 1940

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday, Doran

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 1940

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