Behind the Short Story: From First to Final Draft

Behind the Short Story provides the inside scoop on how a successful story emerges from first to final draft by compiling critical analysis techniques, writing exercises, representative stories, and useful insights into the writing process from award-winning, student-oriented teachers who are also successful short story writers. Covering the process of writing and elements of fiction at the same time, unique craft commentaries explore the decisions writers make on issues of structure, character, setting, etc. and offer practical suggestions for pre-writing, drafting, and revising.Ryan G. Van Cleave is the author of 'Behind the Short Story: From First to Final Draft', published 2006 under ISBN 9780321117243 and ISBN 0321117247.