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Stein on Writing

A Master Editor Shares His Craft, Techniques, and Strategies

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By: Sol Stein
Narrated by: Christopher Lane
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Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions—how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place."

With examples from his bestsellers as well as aspiring students' writing, Stein offers detailed sections on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, liposuctioning flab, the "triage" method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more. This is an essential guide for writers at every level.

©1995 Sol Stein (P)2003 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Fiction Inspiring
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“Stein on Writing is the best book on writing that I have read…The tips, shortcuts, and plentiful examples of good writing versus bad cannot fail to help every writer, no matter at what stage he finds himself.”

(Barnaby Conrad, New York Times bestselling author)

“Offers a banquet of savvy advice...Stein aims not to help his readers wrestle with writerly anguish; rather, he gets on the page, citing examples from writers famous and fledgling, closely analyzing first sentences, creation of character, plotting, and dialogue.”

(Publishers Weekly)

“This book can jump-start anyone’s creativity. Highly recommended for all writing collections.”

(Library Journal)

“[Stein] went over my manuscript with an ifallible eye for the soft spots in my prose, giving me one of the best editorial readinds I've ever had.”

(Lionel Trilling, author of The Middle of the Journey)

“A practical guide for writers by a master editor who has worked with such figures as Dylan Thomas, James Baldwin, and Jack Higgins covers character development, speeding up the pace, applying the Actors Studio Method, and creating suspense and tension.”

(Ingram)
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This book is an excellent tool for anyone wanting to write a novel or non-fiction book. I wouldn't say it was definitive, owing to the authors predilection towards novels, and the lack of tips for short stories. If you need an experienced editor/publisher/writer to give you hard facts and skills about writing and editing, this book is top shelf.

Excellent Teaching Book

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This book is the best. Great advice for both fiction and non fiction. Clear, practical, excellent examples, read in a powerful rich voice.

Outstanding

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This book is filled with practical knowledge to improve your writing. With a strong structure and filled with examples, Stein On Writing takes you through every aspect of fiction writing and brushes on practices you can implement to improve your non-fiction writing as well. Characterisation, Plot, Story, Dialogue, Simile and Metaphor, Particularity, Resonance, Showing vs Telling, Action vs Narrative Summary, plus many other original tips from Stein make this book worth reading and then reading again.

This Book Makes You A Better Reader

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A comprehensive foundation in writing both for fiction and non fiction, this book will become a permanent part of my toolkit and I believe yours as well.

One of the best books on writing I’ve ever read

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Whether you're an amateur writer, seasoned professional or are wanting to become the next Hemingway. This book is an invaluable tool, it is narrated clearly and effectively and is easily accessible.

Invaluable

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