Comments on: An Essential Book for Writers – How Stories Work

By: Debra Marrs

Debra Marrs — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:39:16 +0000

Thanks for your kudos, Darrelyn. I know you’ll like it. I especially like the 2nd chapter, Characters–How to Create People Who Live and Breathe On the Page. Page 39-40 includes a tip sheet for developing three-dimensional characters. I teach this to my memoir students for portraying the precise personae of real life characters too. Writing dialogue section is just right, and equally applicable to memoirs writers. Enjoy!

By: Darrelyn Saloom

Darrelyn Saloom — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:47:33 +0000

Well that is a great video. Love the setting. And, you’ve convinced me. Next stop: Amazon, to buy my copy. Thanks, Debra.

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By: Debra Marrs

Debra Marrs — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:41:59 +0000

Thanks for your note, Dan. You prove this book a winner by the stellar short stories you’ve produced since we used this text in recent classes. So glad to hear you find it useful!

By: dan duerr

dan duerr — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:39:59 +0000

Of all the wonderful writing books you have introduced me to, “Writing Great Short Stories” is my favorite. Thank you, Debra.