The Creative Writer's Workshop by Birch, Cathy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Copyright Page Contents List of illustrations Preface 1 Writing as a Way of Life

Writing as a physical activity Writing and your lifestyle Acquiring a writers’ tool kit Writing and your identity

2 Tuning In

Tuning in to yourself Tuning in to another person Using the techniques you have learned Tuning in to your characters Tuning in to an object Tuning in to settings Tuning into a situation

3 Discovering the Plot

Whose story is it anyway? Inventing an audience Playing all the parts Letting fate take a hand Working with astrology

4 Developing Atmosphere, Pace and Mood

Creating an atmosphere Setting the pace Getting into a mood

5 Working With Beginnings and Endings

Starting with a bang Rounding things off Filling in the middle Trying different routes

6 Surprising Yourself

Working in depth Playing with words and images

7 Working With Your Dreams

A different world Using dream experiences Working with dream images Aware dreaming

8 Recycling

Giving old characters a makeover Giving old settings a facelift New plots from old New text from old

9 Crafting Your Work

Weaving your material Shaping your plot Fine-tuning your characters Fine-tuning your dialogue Inventing a purpose Focusing on style and clarity

10 Editing Your Work

Appreciating your left brain Befriending your critic Playing the editing game The end – no, really …

Glossary References Further reading Useful addresses and websites Index

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