A Passion for Narrative

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This book is not meant to persuade you to write novels or short stories—Jack Hodgins emphasizes that it requires significant effort. It won’t cover marketing strategies, but it addresses the challenges fiction writers face and showcases how renowned English writers have tackled them. The chapters are well-structured and include topics such as Finding Your Own Stories, Writing Skills, Setting, and Character Development to bring your characters to life. Other essential elements include Plot, Structure ("The Architecture of Story"), Point of View and Voice, and the use of Metaphors, Symbols, and Allusions. A crucial chapter on Revising discusses the effects of writing on a computer. Hodgins shares insights from his own experiences in The Story of a Story, while the final chapter, And Now What?, encourages readers to create their own writing workshops, with exercises provided throughout to enhance your fiction-writing skills. As an award-winning novelist and experienced teacher, Hodgins offers valuable lessons from his extensive background in creative writing. His courses at the University of Victoria have gained a reputation for excellence. This engaging book, filled with examples of exceptional writing, is sure to improve your writing and enhance your reading experience.