Review by Mulebooks -- Creating Literary Stories: A Fict...
Posted: 29 Oct 2020, 03:18
[Following is a volunteer review of "Creating Literary Stories: A Fiction Writer's Guide" by William H. Coles.]
If you are a storyteller struggling to find your way into the literary world, William H. Coles’ Creating Literary Stories: A Fiction Writer’s Guide will fast-forward you to world-class authorship. The publication is designed to guide newbies and veteran writers through the intricacies of literary fiction.
Coles conveniently divides the guide into two books comprising a total of seventeen chapters. Book one, whose theme represents the literary story in fiction, begins with a short glossary of some terms used in writing. In this part, you find explicit definitions of familiar words like ‘fictional’ and ‘story.’ Next, he proceeds to explain how to carefully structure a unique story that will capture an intended audience. In the process, he vivifies the meanings of narration and dialogue. In book two, the focus is on composing a literary fictional story. Lastly, there is an appendix where Coles poses and answers questions that may encourage authors to discover who they are and why they write.
The book itself is nonfiction, but assuredly a necessary tool for aspiring writers of literary fiction. It is composed in a way that is easy to understand for authors who are already in business as well as new entrants. The fact that it is not drafted like a dry academic textbook makes it a lively read. To be honest, I liked that aspect most. The subject is also well-covered. I say so because it includes information about character development, the narration of literary stories, and believable dialogue. That is the information that every writer requires to have before they put ink on paper.
Judging by the way he explains the fundamentals and essentials of telling a story in writing and how literary stories come to light, it is manifest that Coles is knowledgeable about the subject. He is also factually accurate. Allow me to quote one sentence that is true about characterization: “In good stories, the reader has thorough knowledge of who the characters are and why they do what they do.” All aficionados of literary fiction will agree with that fact.
The editors of this book must be experienced professionals. I didn’t find notable mistakes in the content and structure of the publication. If you possess the eye of an eagle, you may find one or two missing words, but they are not worth even noting down. I hereby rate this book 4 stars out of 4. Furthermore, I highly recommend it for fiction writers. Hence, authors who are about to begin writing a novel or those who are in the middle of it will do well to hold on and read Coles' guide book first; it will surely spice up their initial thought.
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Creating Literary Stories: A Fiction Writer's Guide
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords
If you are a storyteller struggling to find your way into the literary world, William H. Coles’ Creating Literary Stories: A Fiction Writer’s Guide will fast-forward you to world-class authorship. The publication is designed to guide newbies and veteran writers through the intricacies of literary fiction.
Coles conveniently divides the guide into two books comprising a total of seventeen chapters. Book one, whose theme represents the literary story in fiction, begins with a short glossary of some terms used in writing. In this part, you find explicit definitions of familiar words like ‘fictional’ and ‘story.’ Next, he proceeds to explain how to carefully structure a unique story that will capture an intended audience. In the process, he vivifies the meanings of narration and dialogue. In book two, the focus is on composing a literary fictional story. Lastly, there is an appendix where Coles poses and answers questions that may encourage authors to discover who they are and why they write.
The book itself is nonfiction, but assuredly a necessary tool for aspiring writers of literary fiction. It is composed in a way that is easy to understand for authors who are already in business as well as new entrants. The fact that it is not drafted like a dry academic textbook makes it a lively read. To be honest, I liked that aspect most. The subject is also well-covered. I say so because it includes information about character development, the narration of literary stories, and believable dialogue. That is the information that every writer requires to have before they put ink on paper.
Judging by the way he explains the fundamentals and essentials of telling a story in writing and how literary stories come to light, it is manifest that Coles is knowledgeable about the subject. He is also factually accurate. Allow me to quote one sentence that is true about characterization: “In good stories, the reader has thorough knowledge of who the characters are and why they do what they do.” All aficionados of literary fiction will agree with that fact.
The editors of this book must be experienced professionals. I didn’t find notable mistakes in the content and structure of the publication. If you possess the eye of an eagle, you may find one or two missing words, but they are not worth even noting down. I hereby rate this book 4 stars out of 4. Furthermore, I highly recommend it for fiction writers. Hence, authors who are about to begin writing a novel or those who are in the middle of it will do well to hold on and read Coles' guide book first; it will surely spice up their initial thought.
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Creating Literary Stories: A Fiction Writer's Guide
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords