Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life - Brossura

Brooks, Terry

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ISBN 10: 0345465512 ISBN 13: 9780345465511

Casa editrice: Random House Worlds, 2004

Riassunto

Filled with practical advice for anyone interested in creative writing, the best-selling author of the Shannara series offers a firsthand glimpse of the rewards and requirements of the writing life, in alternating chapters that address his experiences in the publishing world along with discussions on different aspects of the writing craft--research, plotting, characterization, and more. Reprint.

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“A MARVELOUSLY PRAGMATIC INITIATION TO THE ART OF WRITING.”
—DOROTHY ALLISON
Author of Bastard Out of Carolina

“[A] SUCCINCT AND WARMHEARTED AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEDITATION ON THE WRITING LIFE.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Terry Brooks is adamant about dedicating oneself to the craft, while showing awe and humility for the creative process. . . . Every serious writer should refer to this book regularly for inspiration as well as solid crafting advice.”
—ELIZABETH ENGSTROM CRATTY
Director, Maui Writers Retreat

“A wise, warm-hearted book—part autobiography, part how-to-do-it manual, with some amazingly candid behind-the-scenes material . . . Fantasy fans, novice writers, and even veteran pros will learn plenty from it.”
—ROBERT SILVERBERG
Award-winning author of
the Majipoor Chronicles

L'autore:

Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.

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• Editore: Random House Worlds
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0345465512
• ISBN 13: 9780345465511
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208