Throughout the book, Highsmith illustrates her points with plentiful examples from her own work, and by discussing her own inspirations, false starts, dead ends, successes, and failures, she presents a lively and highly readable picture of the novelist at work.
Anyone who wishes to write crime and suspense fiction, or who enjoys reading it, will find this book an insightful guide to the craft and art of a modern master.
Throughout the book, Highsmith illustrates her points with plentiful examples from her own work, and by discussing her own inspirations, false starts, dead ends, successes, and failures, she presents a lively and highly readable picture of the novelist at work.
Anyone who wishes to write crime and suspense fiction, or who enjoys reading it, will find this book an insightful guide to the craft and art of a modern master.
Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction
160Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction
160Paperback(First Edition)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780312286668 |
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Publisher: | St. Martin's Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 09/08/2001 |
Edition description: | First Edition |
Pages: | 160 |
Sales rank: | 491,701 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.50(d) |