Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion Viewpoint

The indispensable Write Great Fiction series continues with an indepth look at three of the most important tools in the writer's craft: character, emotion and viewpoint. With the tips and techniques in this book, you will learn how to: Create compelling characters that readers believe in Write scenes that deliver an unforgettable emotional impact Distinguish among the many different kinds of viewpoint, and choose the one which is right for your story Each chapter is filled with examples drawn from the work of successful writers, along with actionandresults excercises that help you take your lessons to the keyboard. Nancy Kress is the author of 16 novels and three story collections, as well as Writer's Digest's Dynamic Characters . Her short fiction has won three Nebulas and a Hugo. In addition to writing the fiction column for Writer's Digest magazine, Nancy often teaches writing at universities. She lives in Silver Springs, Maryland.