Francine Prose
What’s inside
Francine Prose’s ‘Reading Like a Writer’ emphasizes close reading techniques to improve writing skills, illustrating with examples from masterful literature.
You’ll Learn
- Improving writing through reading
- Enhancing critical reading skills
- Learning from celebrated authors
- Developing a richer literary appreciation
Key Points
- The value of close reading
- Words: The foundation of writing
- Sentences: Writing’s building blocks
- Paragraphs: Structuring thoughts
- Narration and character: Bringing stories to life
- Dialogue: Speech that reveals
- Details: The art of specificity
Who’s it For
- Aspiring writers
- Literature enthusiasts
- English students
- Book club members
- Literary critics
About the author
Francine Prose is a critically acclaimed novelist and literary critic, known for her insightful and engaging prose.