<DIV><DIV>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 book. <br><br>Here you'll find: <br>- The fundamental elements of fiction craft-character, plot, point of view, etc.-explained clearly and completely <br>- Key concepts illustrated with passages from great works of fiction <br>- The complete text of "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver-a masterpiece of contemporary short fiction that is analyzed throughout the book <br>- Exercises that let you immediately apply what you learn to your own writing<br><br>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. <br><br>Once you've read-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. <br><br>You will be a writer. <br></DIV>