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What if? is a compact, practice-focused handbook for students and writers of fiction and creative prose. It presents more than seventy-five targeted writing exercises that explore rhetorical strategies, authorship fundamentals, and the mechanics of storytelling. Each prompt encourages exploration of voice, structure, and persuasive expression, making it an ideal supplemental resource for English, rhetoric, and creative writing courses.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Education & Language/Education
Authors: Anne Bernays
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