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Book, 2000
Current format, Book, 2000, Berkley trade pbk. ed, All copies in use.
Book, 2000
Current format, Book, 2000, Berkley trade pbk. ed, All copies in use. Offered in 0 more formats
In this one-of-a-kind guide, Angela Benson offers step-by-step guidance for black writers--from getting started to revising complete drafts--for anyone who has a tale to tell. Featuring tools, techniques, and illustrative examples from the best black writers of our day, this book will help writers learn to:* find their own style * create characters readers will care about * capture voices from their community * write natural-sounding dialogue * mine personal experience for detail * weave a compelling story * and more...Telling the Tale also includes helpful exercises, worksheets, and tips to show African-American writers how to perfect their craft.
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