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Practical, instantly usable techniques and advice for writers of fiction and non-fiction from master editor Sol Stein

The creative partnership between James Baldwin and Sol Stein is vividly explored through newly discovered letters, photos, and a memoir. Stein, a rising New York editor, played a crucial role in encouraging Baldwin to compile his influential essays in "Notes of a Native Son." This book not only recounts their intense friendship but also features two previously unpublished works: the story "Dark Runner" and the play "Equal in Paris," showcasing the collaborative spirit that contributed to Baldwin's literary legacy.

A master editor of some of the most successful writers of our century shares his craft techniques and strategiesStein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for all writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether they are newcomers or old hands, students or instructors, amateurs or professionals. As the always clear and direct Stein explains here, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions--how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place." With examples from bestsellers as well as from students' drafts, Stein offers detailed sections on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, trimming away flabby wording, the so-called "triage" method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more.

"This book offers guidelines and warnings of special value for nonficiton writers who want to move into fiction"--Jacket.

Whether you are a newcomer or an accomplished professional, this book offers invaluable guidance for novelists, story writers, and nonfiction authors alike. Renowned editor and author Sol Stein emphasizes that this is not a theoretical text but a resource filled with practical solutions for addressing flawed writing, enhancing good writing, and crafting engaging narratives. Chapter 5 unveils a key secret to swift characterization, while Chapter 7 introduces a groundbreaking system for generating instant conflict, developed by the Playwrights Group of the Actors Studio. In "Secrets of Good Dialogue," Stein shares techniques that make dialogue exciting and propel the story forward. Chapter 14 provides strategies for seamlessly integrating background information into the narrative, eliminating the struggle with flashbacks. Writers will appreciate methods for accelerating pace, trimming excess, and tapping into originality, as well as insights into successful titles. Additionally, Chapters 32 and 33 reveal the pitfalls of revising from the beginning and offer strategies for maintaining enthusiasm for your manuscript. Nonfiction writers will discover tools for navigating the evolving landscape of journalism and applying fiction techniques to enrich their work.