Wording and Tone (Odysseys in Prose)

Writing quality creative prose that others want to read is both a gift and an art. But it is not necessarily innate--it is a skill that can be learned. Odysseys in Prose invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the process of prose writing like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design that is still friendly to the presentation of significant excerpts from famous works and renowned authors. "Think Like a Writer" side panels, callout features, and colored glossary terms assist in making the text accessible to a wide range of learners. An introduction to the ways that authors form distinctive writing styles. Novel and short story excerpts and analysis help to explain the importance of rhythm and tone in writing.