In a commentary article " How do I become a writer? "Angelo asked me sometimes you feel like talking about some serious and effective writing handbook that contains just something" objectively valid "?
To get me wrong, but I must admit I do not have a good relationship with guides to writing. Some are objectively valid, while others are positioned at the extremes: either they are too complacent and self-referential, or are banal, corny.
I have not read some of the dozen, but I've browsed the hundreds (in this sense the comfortable armchairs of Feltrinelli are a godsend). You mention in short who recommend to an aspiring writer of media preparation. I make this distinction because some manuals are very targeted to professionals. Citarvi prefer a couple of consumer titles, but not so as to be boring school.
Advice to a young writer , Vincenzo Cerami
Cerami, excellent writer, playwright and screenwriter, gives us a compendium on how to create emotions through the written word. The level of analysis of this book includes tips, tools and mechanisms to improve the story on paper.
The language is simple, explanatory. Through examples and episodes related to their experience Cerami helps to understand how to build a style, as you write realistic dialogue etc etc.
Also great for a player who wants to become "aware" and not just passive.
Stop feeling sorry for himself: write a bestseller , Renato Lorenzo
The title says a lot about how the author confronts the classic "aspiring writer". This manual is in fact a real encouragement to take writing as a gesture and rational thought in order to create a product not only cathartic, but enjoyable as many players as possible. It could be marketed. Why writing, although it is a passion, it requires planning and practice. Among other things
Di Lorenzo cites facts and figures very precise. Example: "Well, look in the mirror: how come you have not yet written a bestseller? Hurry, there is a successful future ahead of you. If you can sell at least 20 thousand copies, you will earn at least € 28,820 (and I highly recommend the 20 cents). "
short, not only writing, but planning it.
A delicious torture. Pages on the art of writing , Henry Miller
Here we throw ourselves on the classic. What that basically does not hurt. On the value of Miller guess there is not much to discuss. It's one of those authors who also love to those who have very specific tastes and sectoral theme of books. Quoting directly back cover of this useful booklet:
"A delicious torture collects the most beautiful pages of Henry Miller on writing, or taken from his unpublished works - from the Tropic of Cancer to Sexus - deliver to readers in three forms anthology, 's autobiography but also a valuable and timeless manual writing composed in more than half a century of work by one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. In the pages of Miller's life and writing come together in an almost unbreakable through a direct language, insistent, passionate and devoid of intellectualism. "
fantastic literature, of Cvetan Todorov
Ok, we're going a bit 'in particular. But this blog is specific, then no harm. The essay in question is a mine of useful and practical information. Warning: this is not a real manual, but those in power can derive valuable lessons.
Todorov's essay analyzes the fantasy story, according to his characteristic production 800, and then examine the transition to modern fantasy literature and current fiction.
The starting point is therefore the definition of a complex and generally very articulate.
From here the author traces the guidelines of what should be the basic conditions for writing a story (or novel) due out in that genre.
talking about in this essay is impossible, so I only recommend it. If you are a voracious reader, you will make good use to learn how to analyze and to appreciate even more all the narrative strands that some critics estimate (superficially) as mere entertainment. So, for (the) logical consequence, Series B.
If you want to try as writers of the fantastic, Todorov thank you understand and discover the mechanisms secrets. It is not the Bible, but is the most authoritative we can find on the subject.
Finally, another non-manual writing, but it is useful and valuable if you want to try the world of self and the ebook:
Digital text , Alessandra Anichini
This is also a title that is halfway between the novice and the public already streetwise. The author clearly examines the new forms of textuality, writing, reading and publishing. A good starting point for those who are already able to write in a professional manner, but does not know how and where to go to get visibility and readership.
If you want another title on this topic, Apogee publisher offers a free booklet Digital Publishing , Letizia Sechi, which paints a pretty interesting fresco on what the new forms of e-writing are changing not only the market but also the workflow on the content, or text.
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