Solutions for Writers
Practical Lessons on Craft by the Legendary Editor of James Baldwin, W.H. Auden, and Many More
Published on 7. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-80081-811-8 (ISBN)
Description
Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished professional, whether your field is fiction, nonfiction or journalism, Sol Stein's Solutions for Writers is an indispensable guide to enhancing your work. In Stein's own words, 'This is not a book of theory': just practical, immediately useful solutions to help with every type of writing problem. From shaping an opening sentence that hooks the reader to the secret of successful revision, deft character development to pumping up pacing, Solutions for Writers contains a wealth of wisdom from one of publishing's most storied editors.
Packed with ideas, examples of techniques in practice, and advice that shines a new light on craft, Sol Stein's writing guide is a timeless classic - a book for writers to mark up, dog-ear, and cherish.
Packed with ideas, examples of techniques in practice, and advice that shines a new light on craft, Sol Stein's writing guide is a timeless classic - a book for writers to mark up, dog-ear, and cherish.
Reviews / Votes
This book can jump-start anyone's creativity. Highly recommended for all writing collections * Library Journal * The best book on writing that I have read ... cannot fail to help every writer, no matter at what stage he finds himself -- Barnaby Conrad, New York Times bestselling author of Matador Offers a banquet of savvy advice * Publishers Weekly * With Stein's assistance, you can grab your reader on page one and not let go until "The End"... [Stein] offers "usable solutions" for any writing problem you might encounter ... he challenges you to write the sentence you want the world to remember you by -- Jane SteinbergMore details
Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Profile Books Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80081-811-8 (9781800818118)
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Additional editions
E-Book
09/2023
Souvenir Press Ltd
€11.49
Available for download
Person
Sol Stein edited the work of such major writers as James Baldwin, Jack Higgins, David Frost, and Elia Kazan, and founded the publishing house Stein & Day. He taught creative writing at Columbia, Iowa, and the University of California at Irvine. He is the author of nine novels, including the million-copy bestseller The Magician. He died in 2019.