'By Cunning & Craft is thoroughly comprehensive and offers an in-depth look at core fiction writing components without the burden of overly academic rhetoric,' says Jane Friedman, editorial director of Writer's Digest Books. 'It is an all-in-one resource: a hard-working, easy-to-understand, all-bases-covered guide to writing fiction presented in a very classy package.'

Writing successful fiction is a balance between trusting one's own instincts and making the right conscious choices. In By Cunning & Craft, award-winning novelist and short-story writer Peger Selgin shows you how to combine the instinctive process of creation with sound technical ingenuity. With precise instruction and examples from classic and best-selling works, this authoritative guide helps you master all the essential fiction-writing elements. Whether you're facing the blank pages of a first draft or trying to revise a completed manuscript, By Cunning & Craft provides you with the guidance you need to outfox common writing pitfalls and make sure your work isn't wanting in wit—or perfection.

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