Bøker av Janet Burroway

Classic creative writing text now in its tenth edition.

Written by bestselling author Janet Burroway, Imaginative Writing, Fourth EditionGÇöan introduction to creative writingGÇöcovers all four genres: creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. Imaginative Writing discusses elements of craft common to all creative writing before delving into the individual genres. After an introduction, the next five chapters each investigate a specific element of craftGÇôImage, Voice, Character, Setting, and StoryGÇôfrom a perspective that crosses all genres. Integrated readings from talented and renowned writers illustrate the chapter topics. Chapter 7 explores development and revision and serves as a bridge between the craft chapters and the genre chaptersGÇôCreative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. This unique organization allows students to experiment with creative techniques shared by all genres before deciding which form best suits their imagination. Unique 'Try-This' exercises help students develop writing skills, while GÇ£Working Toward a DraftGÇ¥ exercises encourage students to think ahead about the direction and possibilities of their work. Imaginative Writing offers an attractive, trade-format book at an affordable price.

In 1955, Maxine Kumin submitted a poem to the Saturday Evening Post. This book brings together Kumin, Julia Alvarez, Jane Smiley, Erica Jong, and fifteen other accomplished women of this generation to reflect on their writing lives.

The Giant Jam Sandwich, a delightful creation by Janet Burroway, will certainly be a treasure in your child's book collection. Published in 2010 by Penguin Random House Children's UK, this book is a charming blend of humor and imagination. The story is set in a fictional town where four million wasps fly into the village, and the villagers concoct a clever plan to get rid of them. They decide to make a colossal jam sandwich to trap them! Janet Burroway, renowned for her storytelling prowess, weaves a tale that is not only entertaining but also subtly educates children about problem-solving. The genre of this book falls under children's literature, but its appeal is universal. It's a story that will make you smile, laugh, and maybe even make you crave a giant jam sandwich! Penguin Random House Children's UK, known for publishing quality children's literature, has added another gem to their collection with this book. Enjoy reading!