Articles related to "Short Story Writer"
Biography of Alice Munro
Following the footsteps of one of Canada's best storytellers, from poultry farming to literary fame, and then back again.
alice munro • short story writer alice munro • canadian writer munru • biography of alice munro • canadian authors
Following the footsteps of one of Canada's best storytellers, from poultry farming to literary fame, and then back again.
alice munro • short story writer alice munro • canadian writer munru • biography of alice munro • canadian authors
Alberto Moravia (1907-1990)
Moravia is a major literary figure in modern Italian literature and explored many present-day issues including sexuality, social isolation and existentialism.
moravia and italian novelist • short story writer • literary figure • modern italian literature • existentialism
Moravia is a major literary figure in modern Italian literature and explored many present-day issues including sexuality, social isolation and existentialism.
moravia and italian novelist • short story writer • literary figure • modern italian literature • existentialism
Ambrose Bierce: Bitter Genius
The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day
ambrose bierce • american writer • short-story writer • william randolph hearst • the san francisco examiner
The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day
ambrose bierce • american writer • short-story writer • william randolph hearst • the san francisco examiner
George Eliot / Mary Ann Evans
Brief biography of the life and works of author George Eliot, one of the world's best British short-story writers, famous for Middlemarch and Silas Marner.
george eliot • mary ann evans • middlemarch • silas marner • adam bede writer
Brief biography of the life and works of author George Eliot, one of the world's best British short-story writers, famous for Middlemarch and Silas Marner.
george eliot • mary ann evans • middlemarch • silas marner • adam bede writer
Joseph Conrad, Life and Works
Brief biography of British author Joseph Conrad, famous for Lord Jim, Nostromo, and short story 'Heart of Darkness.'
joseph conrad • joseph conrad biography • polish-born british author • conrad lord jim • conrad heart of darkness
Brief biography of British author Joseph Conrad, famous for Lord Jim, Nostromo, and short story 'Heart of Darkness.'
joseph conrad • joseph conrad biography • polish-born british author • conrad lord jim • conrad heart of darkness
Anton Chekhov Brief Biography
A brief biography of the life and works of one of Russia's great authors, Anton Chekhov, a short story writer and playwright for ordinary people.
anton chekhov brief bio • chekhov russian author • chekhov russian short story writer • chekhov russian playwright • chekhov moral compass
A brief biography of the life and works of one of Russia's great authors, Anton Chekhov, a short story writer and playwright for ordinary people.
anton chekhov brief bio • chekhov russian author • chekhov russian short story writer • chekhov russian playwright • chekhov moral compass
Camilo Jose Cela, Author
Brief biography of Spanish author and Nobel Laureate Camilo José Cela, famous for his book La Familia de Pascual Duarte.
camilo jose cela • cela spanish novelist • cela short story writer poet • cela biography • cela the family of pascual duarte
Brief biography of Spanish author and Nobel Laureate Camilo José Cela, famous for his book La Familia de Pascual Duarte.
camilo jose cela • cela spanish novelist • cela short story writer poet • cela biography • cela the family of pascual duarte
E.M. Forster, Life and Works
Brief biography of English writer E.M. Forster, famous for five novels including 'A Passage to India,' 'A Room with a View' and 'Howard's End.'
e.m. forster • forster english novelist • forster brief biography • forster works • english short story writer essayist
Brief biography of English writer E.M. Forster, famous for five novels including 'A Passage to India,' 'A Room with a View' and 'Howard's End.'
e.m. forster • forster english novelist • forster brief biography • forster works • english short story writer essayist
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Brief biography of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous for his book One Hundred Years of Solitude.
gabriel garcia marquez • garcia marquez biography • colombian novelist and short story writer • garcia marquez magic realism • colombian nobel prize in literature
Brief biography of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous for his book One Hundred Years of Solitude.
gabriel garcia marquez • garcia marquez biography • colombian novelist and short story writer • garcia marquez magic realism • colombian nobel prize in literature
Gifts for Aspiring Mystery Writers
Still searching for what to get that aspiring -- or sucessful -- mystery writer on your gift list? Consider one of these last minute gift ideas for mystery novelists.
mystery writers gifts • last minute gifts for mystery writers • gifts for mystery fans • writers gifts • last minute writing gifts
Still searching for what to get that aspiring -- or sucessful -- mystery writer on your gift list? Consider one of these last minute gift ideas for mystery novelists.
mystery writers gifts • last minute gifts for mystery writers • gifts for mystery fans • writers gifts • last minute writing gifts
Marcel Proust, Life and Works
Biography of French writer Marcel Proust, famous for his novel Remembrance of Things Past.
marcel proust • proust life and works • marcel proust biography • proust french novelist short story writer • proust critic
Biography of French writer Marcel Proust, famous for his novel Remembrance of Things Past.
marcel proust • proust life and works • marcel proust biography • proust french novelist short story writer • proust critic
Master's in Creative Writing: A Step Forward?
What follows is an extract from the addendum (notes) to my fiction thesis submitted to The Univeristy of Strathclyde and The University of Glasgow. The thesis was my first attempt at a novel and I hope these notes provide some insight into the process for those of you considering making the leap from short stories to the novel.
novel • short stories • writing • fiction
What follows is an extract from the addendum (notes) to my fiction thesis submitted to The Univeristy of Strathclyde and The University of Glasgow. The thesis was my first attempt at a novel and I hope these notes provide some insight into the process for those of you considering making the leap from short stories to the novel.
novel • short stories • writing • fiction
P.G. Wodehouse Biography
Brief biography of Sir P.G. Wodehouse, a famous comic novelist, creator of Jeeves and Bertie Wooster.
p.g. wodehouse biography • english-american novelist wodehouse • creator of jeeves • wodehouse novel jeeves • creator of wooster
Brief biography of Sir P.G. Wodehouse, a famous comic novelist, creator of Jeeves and Bertie Wooster.
p.g. wodehouse biography • english-american novelist wodehouse • creator of jeeves • wodehouse novel jeeves • creator of wooster
Review: The Law of Dream
The novel describes the odyssey of a young Irish man who leaves his homeland and travels to Dublin, Limerick, and Liverpool before crossing the ocean to reach America.
law of dream • the law of dream • peter behrenslaw • canadian writer • governor general
The novel describes the odyssey of a young Irish man who leaves his homeland and travels to Dublin, Limerick, and Liverpool before crossing the ocean to reach America.
law of dream • the law of dream • peter behrenslaw • canadian writer • governor general
Writer's Conference Sessions
Choices abound at most writer's conferences, but selecting the right sessions helps use time wisely.
writer conference workshops • attending writing workshops • finding writing seminars • choosing writer's conferences • learning about poetry writing
Choices abound at most writer's conferences, but selecting the right sessions helps use time wisely.
writer conference workshops • attending writing workshops • finding writing seminars • choosing writer's conferences • learning about poetry writing
Guidelines for Writing Short Stories
A writer needs to understand the structure of a short story to write one that will sell. Short stories are not just short books, they are their own literary forms.
short story • writing • stories that sell • crisis resolution • turning point
A writer needs to understand the structure of a short story to write one that will sell. Short stories are not just short books, they are their own literary forms.
short story • writing • stories that sell • crisis resolution • turning point
Author Blogs: Women Group Blog
When authors are pressed for time their author blogs suffer for it. These women have found a solution: group author blogging.
jayne ann krentz • suzanne simmons • susanne simmons • stella cameron • lori foster
When authors are pressed for time their author blogs suffer for it. These women have found a solution: group author blogging.
jayne ann krentz • suzanne simmons • susanne simmons • stella cameron • lori foster
Literary Resources: On and Off Web
Outlines where to look for help researching literature, both on and off the Web.
Outlines where to look for help researching literature, both on and off the Web.
Aleksandr Pushkin Biography
Life and works of Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin, considered Russia's greatest poet. Famous for fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila" and masterpiece "Eugene Onegin."
aleksandr pushkin • pushkin biography • pushkin life and works • ruslan and lydmila writer • pushkin eugene onegin
Life and works of Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin, considered Russia's greatest poet. Famous for fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila" and masterpiece "Eugene Onegin."
aleksandr pushkin • pushkin biography • pushkin life and works • ruslan and lydmila writer • pushkin eugene onegin
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes
Celebrate with gospel, dance, poetry and more in Langston Hughes' traditional Christmas play and read about its 1960s controversy.
langston hughes • black nativity • playwright • poet • novelist
Celebrate with gospel, dance, poetry and more in Langston Hughes' traditional Christmas play and read about its 1960s controversy.
langston hughes • black nativity • playwright • poet • novelist
Canada's Glittering Giller
The short list for the Giller Prize has been announced and the rumour mill has started churning. Half of the short list are first-time novelists. Why did Alice Munro withdraw her collection of short stories when the bulk of the competitors are literary lightweights?
The short list for the Giller Prize has been announced and the rumour mill has started churning. Half of the short list are first-time novelists. Why did Alice Munro withdraw her collection of short stories when the bulk of the competitors are literary lightweights?
Christmas Gifts for Writers
Find out how to buy practical gifts for the freelance writer in your life this holiday season.
christmas gifts for writers • gifts for under $50 • thoughtful gift ideas • practical gift ideas • writing gifts
Find out how to buy practical gifts for the freelance writer in your life this holiday season.
christmas gifts for writers • gifts for under $50 • thoughtful gift ideas • practical gift ideas • writing gifts
Jorge Luis Borges Biography
Life and works of Jorge Luis Borges, one of the most famous South American short-story writers of the 20th century.
jorge luis borges • jorge borges biography • jorge borges poems • jorge borges short stories • argentinian best story writer
Life and works of Jorge Luis Borges, one of the most famous South American short-story writers of the 20th century.
jorge luis borges • jorge borges biography • jorge borges poems • jorge borges short stories • argentinian best story writer
Strange Fugitive
Harry Trotter, an unemployed lumberyard foreman, finds a new career in bootlegging in the ruthless streets of Toronto in the 1920s.
morley callaghan • strange fugitive • gangster novel • hard-boiled crime fiction • albert camus
Harry Trotter, an unemployed lumberyard foreman, finds a new career in bootlegging in the ruthless streets of Toronto in the 1920s.
morley callaghan • strange fugitive • gangster novel • hard-boiled crime fiction • albert camus
The Legitimacy of Online Journals
In the ever expanding world of cyberspace, what do online journals have to offer the writer seeking alternative outlets for their writing?
online publishing • online journals • awp conference • cyber space • print costs
In the ever expanding world of cyberspace, what do online journals have to offer the writer seeking alternative outlets for their writing?
online publishing • online journals • awp conference • cyber space • print costs
Allusion and Structure in O. Henry
William Sydney Porter writes a tightly woven story using tried and true literary tools and techniques and combining them into story style so unique that his stories were
the gift of the magi • o. henry • william sydney porter. summary of gift of the magi • christmas short story • james dillingham young
William Sydney Porter writes a tightly woven story using tried and true literary tools and techniques and combining them into story style so unique that his stories were
the gift of the magi • o. henry • william sydney porter. summary of gift of the magi • christmas short story • james dillingham young
Austin Texas Wears Its Weird Mantle Well
From the University of Texas Tower at one end of Congress St. to Stevie Ray Vaughan's statue and bat tours at the other end, Austin offers the visitor a whole mixed bag.
austin texas u.s.a. • slogans keep austin weird • university of texas tower longhorns • stevie ray vaughan music • o. henry william porter short stories
From the University of Texas Tower at one end of Congress St. to Stevie Ray Vaughan's statue and bat tours at the other end, Austin offers the visitor a whole mixed bag.
austin texas u.s.a. • slogans keep austin weird • university of texas tower longhorns • stevie ray vaughan music • o. henry william porter short stories
Classic Authors: Henry James
A brief biography of Henry James.
henry james • books • american literature
A brief biography of Henry James.
henry james • books • american literature
Edgar Allan Poe--Family Homes and Catacombs
Celebrate October with tours to Edgar Allan Poe literary sites.
edgar allan poe • baltimore maryland • edgar allan poe society of baltimore • westminister presbyterian cemetery • edgar allan poe cottage
Celebrate October with tours to Edgar Allan Poe literary sites.
edgar allan poe • baltimore maryland • edgar allan poe society of baltimore • westminister presbyterian cemetery • edgar allan poe cottage
F. Scott Fitzgerald's Short Stories
Known primarily for The Great Gatsby and other "jazz age" novels, author F. Scott Fitzgerald actually made his living writing short stories for popular magazines.
f.scott fitzgerald • short stories • author • novels • novelist
Known primarily for The Great Gatsby and other "jazz age" novels, author F. Scott Fitzgerald actually made his living writing short stories for popular magazines.
f.scott fitzgerald • short stories • author • novels • novelist
Get Your Short Story Published
The key to success in publishing your short story is to find the right magazine for it.
short story • fiction writing • magazine guidelines • writers guidelines • rejection letter
The key to success in publishing your short story is to find the right magazine for it.
short story • fiction writing • magazine guidelines • writers guidelines • rejection letter
Great Gifts for Writers
What types of gifts would writers like? Books on writing? Writing supplies? Here are some ideas for gifts any writer would love to receive.
writers gifts • writer magazines • writer markets • birthday gifts • christmas gifts
What types of gifts would writers like? Books on writing? Writing supplies? Here are some ideas for gifts any writer would love to receive.
writers gifts • writer magazines • writer markets • birthday gifts • christmas gifts
History of India and the Oscars
2009 and Slumdog Millionaire represented a turning point for Indian artistes at the Oscars. Only two Indians had been honoured in the past with Oscar awards.
india oscars • 2009 oscar slumdog millionaire rahman • oscar rahman gulzar • oscar resul pookutty • oscar gandhi bhanu athaiya
2009 and Slumdog Millionaire represented a turning point for Indian artistes at the Oscars. Only two Indians had been honoured in the past with Oscar awards.
india oscars • 2009 oscar slumdog millionaire rahman • oscar rahman gulzar • oscar resul pookutty • oscar gandhi bhanu athaiya
History of Suicide Has Timely Arrival
A book about the history of suicide and two new novels are this month's reviews in <i>Looks at Books.</i>
suicide • cris mazza • science fiction
A book about the history of suicide and two new novels are this month's reviews in <i>Looks at Books.</i>
suicide • cris mazza • science fiction
How to Get Your First Publication
If you're a new writer with no previous publication credits, how do you get editors to take you seriously?
first time publication • getting published • tips for beginning writers • how to get published • build a writing portfolio
If you're a new writer with no previous publication credits, how do you get editors to take you seriously?
first time publication • getting published • tips for beginning writers • how to get published • build a writing portfolio
How to Write an Original Plot
Editors look for fresh, original stories. Brainstorming ideas will help develop interesting plot twists and avoid copying other novels or short stories.
creating plot twists • how to plot a novel • how to plot a short story • how to write a fresh and original story • brainstorming plot ideas
Editors look for fresh, original stories. Brainstorming ideas will help develop interesting plot twists and avoid copying other novels or short stories.
creating plot twists • how to plot a novel • how to plot a short story • how to write a fresh and original story • brainstorming plot ideas
Howard Nemerov: A Distinguished Man of Letters in America
This article focuses on the third Poet Laureate of the United States. The article includes a short history of the poet as well as a few lines from a poem, which is briefly analyzed.
nemerov • howard • poet laureate of the united states • poetry • metaphor
This article focuses on the third Poet Laureate of the United States. The article includes a short history of the poet as well as a few lines from a poem, which is briefly analyzed.
nemerov • howard • poet laureate of the united states • poetry • metaphor
Ivan Turgenev Author Biography
The life and works of Russian writer, novelist and playwright Ivan Turgenev, known for his sympathy towards peasants.
ivan turgenev • russian novelist • russian playwright • russian writer • fathers and sons
The life and works of Russian writer, novelist and playwright Ivan Turgenev, known for his sympathy towards peasants.
ivan turgenev • russian novelist • russian playwright • russian writer • fathers and sons
James Joyce Author Biography
Brief biography British-born writer James Joyce, one of the most important 20th century writers, who wrote Dubliners and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.
james joyce biography • ulysses • a portrait of the artist as a young man • james joyce books • dubliner
Brief biography British-born writer James Joyce, one of the most important 20th century writers, who wrote Dubliners and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.
james joyce biography • ulysses • a portrait of the artist as a young man • james joyce books • dubliner
Juan Ramón Jiménez Biography
Life and works of Spanish poet Juan Ramón Jiménez, famous for his poem "Platero y yo."
juan ramon jimenez biography • juan ramon jimenez works • jimenez nobel prize literature • jimenez and ruben dario • spanish poet jimenez
Life and works of Spanish poet Juan Ramón Jiménez, famous for his poem "Platero y yo."
juan ramon jimenez biography • juan ramon jimenez works • jimenez nobel prize literature • jimenez and ruben dario • spanish poet jimenez
Kate Wilhelm -- Storyteller
Kate Wilhelm's Storyteller is part-memoir of the Clarion Workshop, and part 'how-to' writing book which perfectly complements husband Damon Knight's Writing Short Fiction
storyteller • kate wilhelm • clarion workshop • damon knight • writing short fiction
Kate Wilhelm's Storyteller is part-memoir of the Clarion Workshop, and part 'how-to' writing book which perfectly complements husband Damon Knight's Writing Short Fiction
storyteller • kate wilhelm • clarion workshop • damon knight • writing short fiction
Literary Technique in O. Henry
William Sydney Porter writes a tightly woven story using tried and true literary tools and techniques and combining them into story style so unique that his stories were
the gift of the magi • o. henry • william sydney porter. summary of gift of the magi • christmas short story • james dillingham young
William Sydney Porter writes a tightly woven story using tried and true literary tools and techniques and combining them into story style so unique that his stories were
the gift of the magi • o. henry • william sydney porter. summary of gift of the magi • christmas short story • james dillingham young
Musical theatre classifications
The main categories designated for musical theatre and a brief description of each one for writer's reference.
musical theatre • genres • musical comedy • farce • satire
The main categories designated for musical theatre and a brief description of each one for writer's reference.
musical theatre • genres • musical comedy • farce • satire
O. Henry Museum
William Sydney Porter [O. Henry] began his writing career in this Austin, Texas home.
william sydney porter • o. henry • austin texas • o. henry museum
William Sydney Porter [O. Henry] began his writing career in this Austin, Texas home.
william sydney porter • o. henry • austin texas • o. henry museum
Paris American Academy
All of Paris is the "campus" for Paris American Academy in three-year programs and month-long July workshops. Any age from 18 to 80 from any walk of life can participate.
paris american academy • study abroad in paris • summer workshops in paris • writing seminars in paris • programs in interior design
All of Paris is the "campus" for Paris American Academy in three-year programs and month-long July workshops. Any age from 18 to 80 from any walk of life can participate.
paris american academy • study abroad in paris • summer workshops in paris • writing seminars in paris • programs in interior design
Review: Margot at the Wedding
Nicole Kidman, Jack Black, and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in Noah Baumbach's follow-up to "The Squid and the Whale"
nicole kidman movie • margot at the wedding review • jack black movie • nicole kidman margot wedding • jennifer jason leigh margot wedding
Nicole Kidman, Jack Black, and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in Noah Baumbach's follow-up to "The Squid and the Whale"
nicole kidman movie • margot at the wedding review • jack black movie • nicole kidman margot wedding • jennifer jason leigh margot wedding
The Desperate Duchesses Series by Eloisa James
Set in Georgian England, Eloisa James offers a series of entertaining romances sure to delight fans of historical fiction looking for a fun, light-hearted read.
desperate duchesses series • eloisa james • mary bly • historical romance • 18th century england
Set in Georgian England, Eloisa James offers a series of entertaining romances sure to delight fans of historical fiction looking for a fun, light-hearted read.
desperate duchesses series • eloisa james • mary bly • historical romance • 18th century england
William Faulkner
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
William Faulkner
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
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