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Naming the World: And Other Exercises for the Creative WriterYou already have the tools to become a gifted writer; what you need is the spark. Harvard creative writing professor and acclaimed author Bret Anthony Johnston brings you an irresistible interactive guide to the craft of narrative writing. From developing characters to building conflict, from mastering dialogue to setting the scene, Naming the World jump starts your creativity with inspiring exercises that will have you scrambling for pen and paper.
You already have the tools to become a gifted writer; what you need is the spark. Harvard creative writing professor and acclaimed author Bret Anthony Johnston brings you an irresistible interactive guide to the craft of narrative writing. From developing characters to building conflict, from mastering dialogue to setting the scene, Naming the World jump-starts your creativity with inspiring exercises that will have you scrambling for pen and paper. Every chapter is a master class with the country's most eminent authors, renowned editors, and dedicated teachers. - Infuse emotion into your fiction with three key strategies from Margot Livesey.- Christopher Castellani dumps the "write what you know" maxim and challenges you to really delve into the imagination.
- A point-of-view drill from Susan Straight can be just the breakthrough you need to flesh out your story.
- Jewell Parker Rhodes shares how good dialogue is not just about what is being said but about what is being left unsaid. Brimming with imaginative springboards and hands-on exercises, Naming the World has everything you need to become a stronger, more inventive writer. "A delicious book. Imagine yourself at a cocktail party crammed with literary lions. You have the chance to spend a few moments with each of them. Wit and wisdom abound."
-Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way "A highly useful and perceptive book. With charm and intelligence it touches on nearly every teachable aspect of the devilishly difficult art of writing."
-Ethan Canin, professor of creative writing at the Iowa Writers Workshop, and author of Carry Me Across the Water "These entertaining and useful exercises, intelligently organized, are a boon for both beginning and experienced writers."
-Andrea Barrett, National Book Award--winning author of The Air We Breathe "Forget about getting an MFA For any writer struggling with his craft, here is the equivalent of a master class in writing by some of the best writer/teachers around."
-Betsy Lerner, author of The Forest for the Trees: An Editor's Advice to Writers
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Trade
Published: 01/08/2008
ISBN: 9780812975482
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.24w x 0.77d
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Perfect Matcha Tools at Great Price ! ❤️
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I recently purchased this matcha tool set and was genuinely excited for it to arrive. The box includes three different tools for preparing matcha, along with the main bamboo whisk (traditionally called a chasen) and a whisk holder (known as a kusenaoshi). Everything looks beautiful, well-packaged, and thoughtfully made and a love that color !!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Good for value
Color: Green-6pcs
Cute set for value, bamboo whisk is a little more prone to breakage..even with soaking so be careful!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great buy!
Color: Green-6pcs
This set was perfect and exactly what I was looking for. Great price and has held up extremely well!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice set
Color: Green-6pcs
This matcha whisk set is very nice. Easy to use and clean.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice set
Color: Green-6pcs
They got the job done well
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