Title: How to write like Chekhov : advice and inspiration, straight from his own letters and work /
Authors: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904; Brunello, Piero, 1948-; Lenček, Lena.
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, Translations into English.; Authorship.; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Abstract: "How to Write Like Chekhov meticulously cherry-picks from Chekhov's plays, stories, and letters to his publisher, brother, and friends, offering suggestions and observations on subjects including plot and characters (and their names), descriptions and dialogue, and what to emphasize and avoid. This is a uniquely clear roadmap to Chekhov's intelligence and artistic expertise and an essential addition to the writing-guide shelf."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents: Why write? -- For whom should one write? -- What to write, how to write -- When and how much to write -- Truth -- Descriptions -- Characters -- Emotions -- What to avoid -- The company of writers --The project -- The report -- Prerequisites -- Travel -- Observe -- Collect facts -- Overcoming initial difficulties -- Give the book a shape -- Being objective -- Being truthful -- Insert yourself into the scene -- Writing advice -- Last things.