Writer's Digest Books - Rules of Thumb

Rules of Thumb, 71 Authors Reveal Their Fiction Writing Fixations

By Michael Martone and Susan Neville

Item No. #11015

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Whether it's the simplest of prohibitions (don't use too many adjectives) or a cherished writing maxim (show, don't tell), all writers have a rule of thumb that guides their work. In this book, contemporary fiction writers share their favorites. You will discover:

71 original essays detailing the one secret each writer swears by

Insight and revelations from a range of writers including John Barth, Rick Moody, Melanie Rae Thon, Brett Lott, Thisbe Nissen, and more

A spectrum of helpful and sometimes contradictory advice, making for a rich guide to the craft

You will welcome the unique insights into writers' personal habits in this engaging guide.

Michael Martone is the author of six books and a winner of the AWP Award for Creative Nonfiction. He directs the MFA Program in Creative Writing at the University of Alabama, and lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Susan Neville is the author of four books, and teaches at Butler University. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.