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The Last Draft
The definitive handbook for the novelist who is ready to revise This wise and friendly guide shows writers how to turn first-draft manuscripts into the novels of their dreams. A critic, longtime teacher, and award-winning novelist, Sandra Scofield illustrates how to reread a work of fiction with a view of its subject and vision, and how to take it apart and put it back together again, stronger and deeper. Scofield builds her explanations around helpful concepts like narrative structure, character agency, and core scenes, using models from classic and contemporary writers. The detailed, step-by-step plan laid out in The Last Draft offers invaluable advice to both novice and experienced writers alike. In Scofield, they will find a seasoned, encouraging mentor to steer them through this emotional and intellectual journey.
Beyond Deserving
This novel was named one of the Notable Books of the Year in 1991 by The New York Times, was a finalist for the National Book Awards, and won both a New American Writing Award and an American Book Award."A deep well of a book that spirals downward into the hearts and psyches of one family. By examining the Fishers 'intensely and relentlessly, ' Ms. Scofield has managed to examine us all. Love wisely, she entreats us, and love well". -- Dallas Morning News Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
A Chance to See Egypt
Winner of the 1997 Texas Institute of Letters Fiction Award, "A Chance to See Egypt" tells a magical story of love's illuminating and uplifting power. When Tom Riley's wife dies, her passing leaves him "tilting, out of balance". On a trip to Mexico, he meets an American expatriate writer, a woman escaping her own painful past, who gives him some curious but thought-provoking advice: "Change the plot. Introduce new characters".
Occasions of Sin
The author of Opal on Dry Ground reflects on the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships in an incisive memoir that describes her return home to Texas after years in Catholic boarding schools, her relationship with her invalid mother and fractured family, her tumultuous adolescence and sexual awakening, and their effect on her life. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.
Children of the Dust
The struggles and triumphs of a large family who left Oklahoma to find work in California during the Dust Bowl years.
Touch Blue
An exquisite second novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES! TOUCH BLUE, sure as certain, will touch your heart.The state of Maine plans to shut down her island's schoolhouse, which would force Tess's family to move to the mainland--and Tess to leave the only home she has ever known. Fortunately, the islanders have a plan too: increase the numbers of students by having several families take in foster children. So now Tess and her family are taking a chance on Aaron, a thirteen-year-old trumpet player who has been bounced from home to home. And Tess needs a plan of her own--and all the luck she can muster. Will Tess's wish come true or will her luck run out?Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord offers a warm-hearted, humorous, and thoughtful look at what it means to belong--and how lucky we feel when we do. Touch Blue, sure as certain, will touch your heart.
The Scene Book
A treasure-trove of scene-writing wisdom from award-winning author and teacher Sandra Scofield To write a good scene, you have to know the following: • Every scene has an EVENT • Every scene has a FUNCTION in the narrative • Every scene has a STRUCTURE: a beginning, middle, and end • Every scene has a PULSE The Scene Book is a fundamental guide to crafting more effective scenes in fiction. In clear, simple language, Sandra Scofield shows both the beginner and the seasoned writer how to build better scenes, the underpinning of any good narrative.
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Bearing Life
"Ratner's premier literary anthology widens the family circle to embrace childless women and recognize their invaluable contributions to our collective soul."--Booklist
On Editing
"Highly recommended: On Editing is indispensable reading for anyone who is or wants to be a writer. Every desk should have a copy!" - Dr Samantha J. Rayner, Director of the Centre for Publishing, UCL "On Editing is a feast with many courses. When you have finished this book, you will feel encouraged, empowered, and indomitable. If you are writing-or editing-a novel, you could do no better than to have this book by your side. Comprehensive, easily digestible, it is a classic in the making." - Shaye Areheart, Director of the Columbia Publishing Course Writing a novel is a magical but often difficult journey; and when your first draft is complete, that journey's not over. As the editing process...
