This book exemplifies the best of a writing thought-provoking instructions, a charismatic teacher and illuminating examples from classic and contemporary literary masters. Each chapter explores a different aspect of the art of fiction and ends with a series of writing exercises. Complete with self-critique questions to help you assess your work, these exercises challenge you to experiment with the diverse writing styles as you clarify your own. Volume is lightly used but had an unfortunate accident involving a coffee cup (see photos). A good reference for the aspiring writer.