03333cam a22004573u 4500 72910 UtSlPG 20260610134703.0 m cr n 260607r20241894utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11015988 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Norris, W. E. (William Edward), 1847-1925 On the art of writing fiction Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-09 Style in fiction, by W. E. Norris -- A story to tell, by Louisa Parr -- The novel of manners, by L. B. Walford -- Colour in composition, by S. Baring-Gould -- On vision in literature, by Katharine S. Macquoid -- On the development of character in fiction, by Maxwell Gray -- The short story, by Lanoe Falconer -- On the art of writing fiction for children, by Mrs. Molesworth -- On the historical novel, by A. J. Church -- Ethical novels, by Robert K. Douglas -- From the editor's standpoint, by L. T. Meade. Bob Taylor, Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "On the Art of Writing Fiction" by W. E. Norris et al. is a collection of essays on the craft of fiction writing, likely written in the late 19th century. The book offers insights from various authors and educators on elements like style, character development, and the nuances of storytelling, making it particularly useful for aspiring writers. The essays each present different perspectives on creating engaging narratives and understanding the readers' expectations. The opening of the book sets the stage for these discussions by emphasizing the importance of having a story to tell and the ability to tell it effectively. Norris begins by addressing beginners in fiction writing, noting that simply possessing a good plot is not sufficient; writers must also discover and cultivate their unique styles to resonate with readers. He provides a candid look at the challenges writers face, including the need for discipline and patience in mastering the art of storytelling, and underscores that while writing may seem straightforward, it is a complex craft demanding continuous effort and dedication. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Wells Gardner, Darton & co., 1894 Fiction -- Technique Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912 Douglas, Robert K., Sir (Robert Kennaway), 1838-1913 Falconer, Lanoe, 1848-1908 Gray, Maxwell, 1846-1923 Macquoid, Katharine S. (Katharine Sarah), 1824-1917 Meade, L. T., 1854-1914 Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 Parr, Louisa, 1848?-1903 Walford, Lucy Bethia, 1845-1915 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044079637906 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72910 113635 113635