Creating Literary Stories: A Fiction Writer’s Guide by William H. Coles

Among the many self-proclaimed guides to literary excellence on the market, Creating Literary Stories stands out for its thoroughness and humility. Rather than being peppered with personal anecdotes about his own success, Coles delves into the valuable nuts and bolts of storytelling, addressing in layman’s terms some of the more complex and nuanced elements of perspective, suspense, and dialogue. This well-structured and holistic guide tells an entertaining story of its own with poignant examples torn from literature, complemented by Coles’ cogent lessons learned as a successful writer.