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Metro: Journeys in Writing Creatively

by Hans Ostrom

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Metro is a unique multi-genre creative writing book that provides exercises and prompts to help readers move beyond terms and concepts to active writing. By using "guided writing," the authors help the reader through the creative processes in fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction. A mini-anthology with relevant exercises makes this sourcebook complete. For anyone interested in enhancing their creative writing skills.

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Genre: Fiction and Literature
DDC/MDS: 808.042 — Literature & rhetoric Literature, rhetoric & criticism Rhetoric and collections of literary texts from more than two literatures Rhetoric and anthologies Handbooks for writers English
LCC: PE1413 .O78 — Language and Literature English language English Modern English
BISAC: LAN LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES Writing General

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Published: 2001
Genre: Fiction and Literature
DDC/MDS: 808.042
LCC: PE1413 .O78

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