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100 1 _aNorris, W. E.
_q(William Edward),
_d1847-1925
245 1 0 _aOn the art of writing fiction
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-02-09
505 0 _aStyle 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.
508 _aBob 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Wells Gardner, Darton & co., 1894
653 _aFiction -- Technique
700 1 _aBaring-Gould, S.
_q(Sabine),
_d1834-1924
700 1 _aChurch, Alfred John,
_d1829-1912
700 1 _aDouglas, Robert K., Sir
_q(Robert Kennaway),
_d1838-1913
700 1 _aFalconer, Lanoe,
_d1848-1908
700 1 _aGray, Maxwell,
_d1846-1923
700 1 _aMacquoid, Katharine S.
_q(Katharine Sarah),
_d1824-1917
700 1 _aMeade, L. T.,
_d1854-1914
700 1 _aMolesworth, Mrs.,
_d1839-1921
700 1 _aParr, Louisa,
_d1848?-1903
700 1 _aWalford, Lucy Bethia,
_d1845-1915
856 4 _uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044079637906
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72910
999 _c113635
_d113635