Read Like A Writer

There are two ways to learn how to write fiction: by reading it and by writing it. Yes, you can learn lots about writing stories in workshops, in writing classes and writing groups, at writers' conferences. You can learn technique and process by reading the dozens of books like this one on fiction writing and by reading articles in writers' magazines. But the best teachers of fiction are the great works of fiction themselves. You can learn more about the structure of a short story by reading Anton Chekhov's 'Heartache' than you can in a semester of Creative Writing 101. If you read like a writer, that is, which means you have to read everything twice, at least. When you read a story or novel the first time, just let it happen. Enjoy the journey. When you've finished, you know where the story took you, and now you can go back and reread, and this time notice how the writer reached that destination. Notice the choices he made at each chapter, each sentence, each word. (Every word is a choice.) You see now how the transitions work, how a character gets across a room. All this time you're learning. You loved the central character in the story, and now you can see how the writer presented the character and rendered her worthy of your love and attention. The first reading is creative—you collaborate with the writer in making the story. The second reading is critical.


John Dufresne, from his book, The Lie That Tells A Truth: A Guide to Writing Fiction

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) (Audio Books)


 

 The Murders in the Rue Morgue 

 

by Edgar Allan Poe

 

(Audio Books)

 

 

FOREWORD BY OLIVIA SALTER


In "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe, we are transported into the dark and mysterious world of detective fiction. This groundbreaking tale, first published in 1841, is considered the first modern detective story and laid the foundation for an entirely new genre of literature.

Poe's protagonist, C. Auguste Dupin, is a brilliant and enigmatic character who uses his keen powers of observation and deduction to solve a seemingly unsolvable crime. Through Dupin's meticulous investigation, Poe explores the complexities of human nature and the depths of the human psyche.

As you delve into the pages of this gripping tale, prepare to be captivated by Poe's masterful storytelling and his ability to weave together elements of mystery, horror, and psychological complexity. "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and intrigue readers to this day.

So, dear reader, I invite you to join Dupin on his quest for truth and justice as we unravel the enigma of the Rue Morgue and discover the chilling secrets that lie hidden within its walls.

Olivia Salter
06/18/2024

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