Writing Fiction

The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School

By: Gotham Writers' Workshop Faculty edited by Alexander Steele

Narrated by: Jade Joseph

Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this audiobook.

Here you'll find:

• The fundamental elements of fiction craft—character, plot, point of view, etc.—explained clearly and completely
• Key concepts illustrated with passages from great works of fiction
• The complete text of "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver—a masterpiece of contemporary short fiction that is analyzed throughout the book
• Exercises that let you immediately apply what you learn to your own writing.

Written by Gotham Writers' Workshop expert instructors and edited by Dean of Faculty Alexander Steele, Writing Fiction offers the same methods and exercises that have earned the school international acclaim.

Once you've listened—and written—your way through this book, you'll have a command of craft that will enable you to turn your ideas into effective short stories and novels. You will be a writer.

Gotham Writers' Workshop is America's leading private creative writing school, offering classes in New York City and on the web at WritingClasses.com. The school's interactive online classes, selected "Best of the Web" by Forbes, have attracted thousands of aspiring writers from across the United States and more than sixty countries.

©2003 Gotham Writers' Workshop (P)2022 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

This is the Blueprint

This book literally has everything you need to know about the craft of writing fiction… it is closer to a textbook format as it is for people who are genuinely interested in learning how to be great writers. Also, for me, the narrator really brought life to the words which ultimately helped me to understand the concepts better being someone who has read the parts of the hard copy in university.

Exceptional, Practical

Narrator: Jade Joseph is an engaging and precise narrator of the the material. Having her read for all contributors creates a consistent voice for the book. And she does more than simply read each contributor's essay----she speaks in a conversational and natural manner. I so enjoyed her narration that I started searching for other programs/books that she may have narrated.

Content: The 11 chapters/essays cover the major areas that beginning writers should consider when writing fiction. Each is a good introduction and jumping off place. I also found each chapter to be inspiring by making writing fiction seem possible. Don't be fooled, the need for consistent hard work is driven home, but you do come away feeling as if you have what it takes.

Fantastic Recording

Loved this writing guide! Very interesting perspective coming from the Gotham Writers Workshop, a great listen for aspiring writers and established writers as well. I liked the narrator, there was a good balance of authority and professionalism without getting too dry.

not very catching at all

i almost fell asleep while working listening to this book. it wasnt the best at engaging the reader.