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“I teach this book for beginning fiction workshop.”
Happy Epsilon wrote this review Saturday, June 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the writing instruction book I turn to most often for guidance of a high caliber.”
Rosa R wrote this review Saturday, November 29 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I have read quite a few books on writing fiction and I must say that this is the only one that I have ever felt had any merit at all. Most books of this type give instructions, personal opinions, and leave it at that. I've often felt somewhat disappointed because I learned little from reading them. Reading this book, on the other hand, I frequently felt that I was learning a great deal.
MrPopularSentiment wrote this review Friday, March 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The format for each chapter is an explanation first, then some short story examples, and then single and group exercises for readers to try. I found this format to be extremely helpful. The examples were well-chosen and referenced during the explanation sections and the exercises were creative and fun.
Usually, I would not recommend creative writing guides simply because they tend to be full of crap, but this is one that I urge anyone who is interested in creative writing to pick up.”
“This is the best book on craft I own. I often use it like a doctor's manual...when I have some fiction ailments, I look it up ithe remedy in Burroway's book. Extremely helpful! ”
AlissaNielsen wrote this review Friday, June 1 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The best fiction-writing instruction book that I've encountered. Gives great tips and examples. This book is definitely staying close by. :) ”
blueangelicfire wrote this review Sunday, March 25 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My edition is actually from 2000, not 2007. ”
LaFemmeMonkita wrote this review Monday, October 30 2006. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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