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On Becoming a Novelist (1983)

di John Gardner

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The classic for serious fiction writers: "The book is the result of John Gardner's twenty-odd years of teaching experience, and it shows" (Anne Tyler). In this essential guide, John Gardner advises the aspiring fiction author on such topics as the value of creative writing workshops, the developmental stages of literary growth, and the inevitable experience of writer's block. Drawn from his two decades of experience in creative writing, Gardner balances his compassion for his students with his knowledge of the publishing industry, and truthfully relates his experiences of the hardships that lie ahead for aspiring authors.    On Becoming a Novelist is a must-read for those dedicated to the craft and profession of fiction writing.  This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.… (altro)
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Foundational. Absolutely foundational. The friendly kick in the arse I needed to finally convince myself to get my head down and write something which is completely trite, derivative and without merit. ( )
  theoaustin | May 19, 2023 |
Algunas de las ideas argumentales que se analizan en este libro surgieron en las clases del taller de literatura de la Universidad Estatal de Nueva York en Binghampton. Después de 20 años enseñando escritura creativa en muchas universidades, John Gardner se convirtió en uno de los mejores conocedores de la teoría y la práctica de la literatura y de sus clases surgió una generación de jóvenes escritores. En «Para ser novelista» Gardner sabe responder a todos los interrogantes de todo autor que quiera convertirse en novelista ¿Cómo saber si se tienen las cualidades necesarias para el oficio? ¿Qué estudios se necesitan? ¿Cuáles son los entresijos del proceso de creación y publicación de una novela?... Quienes deseen conocer todas estas respuestas, disfrutarán con cada página de este libro. Él mismo dice en el prólogo: «Después de más de veinte años de dar lecturas y conferencias, y de visitar asiduamente las clases de escritura creativa, ya sé qué debo esperar que me pregunten en el inevitable turno de preguntas: cosas que a primera vista parecen de mera cortesía («¿Escribe con lápiz, con bolígrafo o con máquina es escribir?»); cuestiones profesionales y cargadas de interés profesional («¿Considera importante que el futuro novelista tenga un conocimiento amplio de los clásicos?»); y otras tímidas y serias, hechas como si fueran cuestiones de vida o muerte, lo que podrían muy bien ser para quien las pregunta, tales como: «¿Cómo puedo saber si soy o no escritor?» Este libro reúne las respuestas a las preguntas que considero serias, incluidas algunas que considero más serias de lo que puedan parecer al principio. (...) Este libro es para el novelista que ya ha llegado a la conclusión de que es mucho más satisfactorio escribir bien que escribir sólo lo suficientemente bien como para poder llegar a publicar.
  Natt90 | Sep 27, 2022 |
This had the *longest* sentences. It's a rolling, conversational read from one of the greats. The book is ostensibly geared toward newer writers, but frankly I think it would have been a bit much if I'd read it at that stage. As it is, I enjoyed the reading quite a bit--particularly the last chapter, titled "Faith"--and recommend it to writers at pretty much any stage of their abilities or career.

It's a shame Gardner is no longer with us. He's vastly opinionated in this book, and I kept wondering what he'd have to say about the pandemic. ( )
  whatsmacksaid | Jan 25, 2021 |
The first section, “The Writers Nature” is for me a most inspiring call to arms. In no uncertain terms Gardner lays out high standards for what it means to be in his view a “serious novelist,” but also backs up these high standards with compelling arguments for why art, in particular the art of writing novels, is wory pursuing.

4* because I found the rest of the book either dated or forgettable. These first 72 pages are not to be missed, though. ( )
  Aaron.Cohen | May 28, 2020 |
"Novel-writing is not so much a profession as a yoga, or “way,” an alternative to ordinary life-in-the-world. Its benefits are quasi-religious - a changed quality of mind and heart, satisfactions no non-novelist can understand - and its rigors generally bring no profit except to the spirit. For those who are authentically called to the profession, spiritual profits are enough." (pg 145)

This is the best book I have read on the creative task of writing. So much of what John Gardner describes in this book rings true to my own experiences. He writes in a way that is personal, honest, and encouraging without disguising the difficulties of writing a novel (both technical as well as psychological).

I recommend this book to all writers everywhere (whether they be working on poems, short stories, essays, or novels). Gardner's explication of the creative method is useful, inspiring, and strikingly accurate. ( )
  Adrian_Astur_Alvarez | Dec 3, 2019 |
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The classic for serious fiction writers: "The book is the result of John Gardner's twenty-odd years of teaching experience, and it shows" (Anne Tyler). In this essential guide, John Gardner advises the aspiring fiction author on such topics as the value of creative writing workshops, the developmental stages of literary growth, and the inevitable experience of writer's block. Drawn from his two decades of experience in creative writing, Gardner balances his compassion for his students with his knowledge of the publishing industry, and truthfully relates his experiences of the hardships that lie ahead for aspiring authors.    On Becoming a Novelist is a must-read for those dedicated to the craft and profession of fiction writing.  This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.

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