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    Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life
    Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life
    Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life
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    Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life

    Written by Elizabeth George

    Narrated by Kirsten Potter

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    About this audiobook

    Bestselling author Elizabeth George has spent years teaching writing, and in Write Away she shares her knowledge of the creative process. George combines clear, intelligent, and functional advice on fiction writing with anecdotes from her own life, the story of her journey to publication, and inside information on how she meticulously researches and writes her novels. George's solid understanding of craft is conveyed in the enticing manner of a true storyteller, making Write Away not only a marvelous, interesting, and informative book but also a glimpse inside the world of a beloved writer.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMay 14, 2019
    ISBN9781541403376
    Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life
    Author

    Elizabeth George

    Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels of psychological suspense, one book of nonfiction, and two short story collections. Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, and the MIMI, Germany's prestigious prize for suspense fiction. She lives in Washington State.

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    • 3/5
      Like any book on writing, it has it's good points.
    • 5/5
      Another book recommended by an agent to read. Elizabeth George gives good practice advice on writing fiction. Gives lots of examples to back up each phase of story writing.
    • 4/5
      Elizabeth George in Write Away covers the craft of writing. She is forthright in admitting that she cannot help in the art of writing---that is your talent, but she gives options with every step of the writing craft, or skill.
      She answered many problems that I struggled in my manuscript--giving freedom when others may have said it cannot be done.
      She presents the writing process in a candid, nonsensical way. Her down-to-earth presentation and many examples made me feel like she was right beside me telling me how to make my writing better. She became a friend with gentle nudge that pushed toward excellence.
      She covered the entire writing process---plot, dialogue, setting, narration, sequence, suspense, yet explained how to interweave them all to bring a cohesive unit that brings success.
      She was generous in sharing how she writes and what works for her.
      I enjoyed the book. She challenged me that writing was not just putting words on paper, but achieving the craft enabled an outcome that could be timeless and treasured because the true craft was achieved.
    • 4/5
      For the beginning writer, or one young in the craft this is quite a good resource. One I can recommend to those who are just joining the ranks of we who write. It is not an easy craft, and as George puts it, one of the three parts you need is Diligence. Such as reading books on craft, as well as writing each day. George gives many examples from her work and others to bring forth ideas that resonate. Though some a skilled writer might not adopt for they are already set in their ways, some ideas are ones worth looking at for relevance to ones own work. This is not the place to start if this is your first day as a writer. There are other books for that, but if you have been practicing your craft and stumble across the conception that you have hit a wall, this book can help you find away around those blocks that stop us from being better writers. Specific things to develop in your writing to make it shine. And easily done in this guide instead of an entire book the focuses on one thing.You do have to get used to George's journey, and how she has adopted her process. As I mentioned, some are ones one will use, and others are going to be left in the toolbox, and each person will pick different tools. If you are a creative writer and want to make your craft better, this is a great resource to look at and find tools that will be of use.
    • 5/5
      This is less well-known than Stephen King's memoir and book on craft, but only slightly less loved among the writing books on my bookshelves. An editor once told me that if you're going to take advice on writing, take it either from name-bestselling writers or gatekeepers such as acquiring editors or agents--not necessarily anyone who writes for Writer's Digest or has taught a writing class.And Elizabeth George fits the bill. She's the bestselling writer of the The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, which has been adapted into a BBC series. And it's a series of books that I've enjoyed myself--some of the books I've found moving. So yes, if George is going to give writing advice, I'd pay attention. And as a entertaining writer, she can write fluidly and in an entertaining--and authoritative way--about the ins and outs of the craft and technique: character, setting, plot, point of view, voice, dialogue, scene--even a "map" for writing a novel. She's a big believer in outline (in contrast to Stephen King who feels a plot is a "found thing.") I've found an outline isn't for everyone--I'm not sure it's for me--but it's certainly something to try and I found it valuable to read George's guide on how to build one.
    • 5/5
      This is probably my second favorite writing book, the favorite being Bird By Bird. This one is more structured and lays out her very precise process.