Alone With All That Could Happen: Rethinking Conventional Wisdom about the Craft of Fiction
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Good fiction often feels effortless, as though every element clicks into place without strain. Behind that ease, a writer has made a series of deliberate decisions at the desk. This collection of essays looks at aspects of fiction that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Topics include how sentence structure and rhythm can build a story's underlying soundtrack, how point of view sets the distance between characters and readers, and how to write epiphanies that feel earned. The author also explores how contradiction can fuel invention, and how a blend of truth and invention gives fiction its lasting resonance, pushing past familiar advice.
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