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Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction

By Patricia Highsmith

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Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction

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Patricia Highsmith, author of Strangers On a Train, The Talented Mr.Ripley, Found In The Street, and many other books, is known as one of the finest suspense novelists. In this book, she analyzes the key elements of suspense fiction, drawing upon her own experience in four decades as a working writer. She talks about, among other topics; how to develop a complete story from an idea; what makes a plot gripping; the use (and abuse) of coincidence; characterization and the "likeable criminal"; going from first draft to final draft; and writing the suspense short story. 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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
158
Release Date:
2001-09-01
Publication Date:
2000-09-05
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
031228666X
ISBN13:
9780312286668
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
208 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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