Raymond Obstfeld es un escritor prolífico cuyas obras abarcan poesía, no ficción, ficción y guiones. Se dedica a escribir desde diversas perspectivas, como lo demuestra su trabajo bajo varios seudónimos que le permitieron explorar géneros diversos, desde thrillers hasta westerns. Obstfeld finalmente regresó a la ficción literaria, donde profundiza en temas desde puntos de vista femeninos, ofreciendo a los lectores una profunda visión de la psique humana.
Fiction First Aid addresses common challenges writers face in their manuscripts, transforming seemingly insurmountable issues into manageable problems. The book offers practical solutions and techniques to help writers identify and fix critical errors, ultimately enhancing their storytelling skills and improving their work.
Writing page-turning fiction depends on your ability to create rock-solid, believable scenes. Scenes act as dynamic structures that thrust both your characters and readers forward through conflict, baiting them with goals that may–&break;In Novelist's Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes, Raymond Obstfeld leads you through the creation process, examining all the elements that go into making scenes successful, cohesive and compelling. Tackling topics like finding a scene's "hot spot," identifying its dominating purpose and avoiding a cliched ending, Obstfeld provides essential reading for novice and novelist alike. Using examples from film, short stories, and best-selling fiction, he documents why and how scenes work. You'll learn: &break;&break; what is (and isn't) a scene&break; how to make scenes memorable&break; how to use point of view&break; how to focus on character, plot and theme&break; how to make scenes pay off&break; how to structure a scene&break; how to use setting&break; how to revise a scene&break; the importance of first impressions &break;&break;Every page of Novelist's Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes opens a new window of opportunity for writers by offering valuable insight, articulate advice and expert examples. It's a reference, a road map and a romp, all rolled into one. So go on–make a scene. And make it unforgettable.
Prepare for an exhilarating experience that promises to challenge your thinking and entertain you. This engaging book offers a unique blend of fun and thought-provoking content, guaranteed to captivate readers. With its intriguing concepts and lively writing style, it invites exploration and sparks curiosity, making it a must-read for those seeking both enjoyment and intellectual stimulation.
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