{"product_id":"word-painting-revised-edition-the-fine-art-of-writing-descriptively-paperback","title":"Word Painting Revised Edition: The Fine Art of Writing Descriptively - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRebecca McClanahan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaint Masterful Descriptions on the Page  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWriting strong descriptions is an art form, one that you need to carefully develop and practice. The words you choose to describe your characters, scenes, settings, and ideas--in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction--need to precisely illustrate the vision you want to convey. \u003ci\u003eWord Painting Revised Edition\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to color your canvas with descriptions that captivate readers. Inside, you'll learn how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Develop your powers of observation to uncover rich, evocative descriptions.\u003cbr\u003e - Discover and craft original and imaginative metaphors and similes.\u003cbr\u003e - Effectively and accurately describe characters and settings.\u003cbr\u003e - Weave description seamlessly through your stories, essays, and poems.\u003cbr\u003e You'll also find dozens of descriptive passages from master authors and poets--as well as more than one hundred exercises--to illuminate the process. Whether you are writing a novel or a poem, a memoir or an essay, \u003ci\u003eWord Painting Revised Edition\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you in the creation of your own literary masterpiece.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca McClanahan\u003c\/b\u003e has published ten books--of poetry, essays, writing instruction, and memoir--most recently \u003ci\u003eThe Tribal Knot: A Memoir of Family, Community, and a Century of Change\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eBest American Essays\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBest American Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Georgia Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Kenyon Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Gettysburg Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous anthologies. McClanahan's awards include the Wood Prize from \u003ci\u003ePoetry\u003c\/i\u003e, a Pushcart Prize in fiction, the Carter Prize for the Essay, the Glasgow Award in nonfiction, literary fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council, and a Governor's Award for Excellence in Education. She currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and teaches in the MFA programs of Rainier Writing Workshop and Queens University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 12, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770886324512,"sku":"9781599638683","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/146265482bb2367a1dc24cb43debd75d.webp?v=1780380225","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/word-painting-revised-edition-the-fine-art-of-writing-descriptively-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}