English Literature

CLARA SOHN REHOR: CRAFT ESSAY REQUIREMENTS: READ CAREFULLY This is an essay on the CRAFT of writin" rel="nofollow">ing. As you read the book, read it as a writer. This is not a book report. No plot summaries, no evaluations about how good or bad the book was, no general critical analysis. In 3-4 pages (12poin" rel="nofollow">int, Times Roman, Double Spaced #”d Pgs) write about an element of craft that Janet Burroway's book “Writin" rel="nofollow">ing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft” demonstrates effectively. It could address somethin" rel="nofollow">ing you found particularly helpful or in" rel="nofollow">instructive in" rel="nofollow">in the book: Settin" rel="nofollow">ing, Characterization. Dialogue, etc. This book is thick. I don’t expect you to read the entire book. Just the chapter or two you will be writin" rel="nofollow">ing the essay on. This will be your choice—I hope this will result in" rel="nofollow">in a more successful essay. Please remember: This is not about what you thin" rel="nofollow">ink about the book. Basically, you’re settin" rel="nofollow">ing up a lin" rel="nofollow">ine of in" rel="nofollow">inquiry and analysis about a specific aspect of craft,*not* writin" rel="nofollow">ing about your emotional response to it. No other references besides her own quotes and stories she uses in" rel="nofollow">in her own book are needed…but absolutely use her as a reference! PS. There are many editions of this book. Not that it matters, but I have the 4th. Do make sure it is THIS book though. She has written a ton… Thanks so much! Janet Burroway: “Writin" rel="nofollow">ing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft”