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Stein on Writing

A Master Editor Shares His Craft, Techniques, and Strategies

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 Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place." With examples from his best sellers as well as aspiring students' writing, Stein offers detailed sections on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, liposuctioning flab, the "triage" method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more.©1995 Sol Stein (P)2003 Blackstone Audiobooks Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Fiction Inspiring Funny Thought-Provoking Nonfiction
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I have tried several audiobooks on writing and this is one of the best. The chapters are all subject related and this makes it easy to browse and listen again (which is well worth doing). The examples are very useful and the general approach very pragmatic.

Highly recommended

Great Audiobook on Writing

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If you could sum up Stein on Writing in three words, what would they be?

Essential for Writers!

Have you listened to any of Christopher Lane’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Superb

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You could listen to this audio book over and over again, and you would still learn something new each time. FANTASTIC!

Absolutely stunning!

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Overall it's a useful book, with lots of examples. Could have been shorter but the author elaborated on each topic a lot, sometimes more than needed. Narrator is ok for this type of books but I wouldn't listen fiction books narrated by him. Bad examples he reads in a raised voice, intentionally too abrupt, good examples he reads like someone is dying even when a scene is dramatic.

Useful

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Would you consider the audio edition of Stein on Writing to be better than the print version?

Don't know tell you when I get a print copy ... which I will

What other book might you compare Stein on Writing to, and why?

None, it's out on its own because of its publisher's and writer's approach, and its readability. For enjoyment it's up there with Stephen King's 'On Writing', however gems it may contain, that is autobiography about a writer.

What does Christopher Lane bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

A couple of strange pronunciations. As a non-American, is that a Bostonian accent?

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Demands re-reading, again and again. Explains what you need to know ... the rest is up to you.

Any additional comments?

A superb book. Crammed with knowledge gained from a life in books but has that fantastic factor ... it is a pleasure to read.

The best book on writing by far

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I found this book very useful, with lots of things I had never thought about. Great examples too.

Very useful.

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