Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew
Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1998
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Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1998173
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew by Ursula K. Le Guin is a guide to crafting compelling narratives. It offers writing exercises and discussions aimed at enhancing a person's storytelling skills, focusing on elements like voice, style, and rhythm, while encouraging creativity and exploring the intricacies of language.
Informative
Challenging
Contemplative
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Ursula K. Le Guin's Steering the Craft is praised for its insightful guidance on narrative style and structure, offering valuable exercises to both novice and experienced writers. Some critique it for its literary focus, which might not cater to genre-specific interests. Overall, it's a respected resource for enhancing storytelling skills.
Who Should Read Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew?
A reader keen on improving narrative skill and style, who enjoys exercises and guidance in writing, would relish Le Guin's Steering the Craft. Fans of books like The Elements of Style by Strunk and White, and Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, will find it inspiring and practical.
6,387 ratings
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173
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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