Creativity and "the Paris Review" Interviews: A Discourse Analysis of Famous Writers' Composing Practices

C reativity and The Paris Review Interviews: A Discourse Analysis of Famous Writers Composing Practices explores the creative processes of famous fiction and poetry writers, tracing elements of the paradigmatic creative-process model and identifying patterns that suggest strategies for facilitating writing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2022
Publisher: Anthem Press

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C reativity and The Paris Review Interviews: A Discourse Analysis of Famous Writers Composing Practices delve into a comprehensive thematic discourse analysis of a substantial corpus of Paris Review interviews, shedding light on the creative processes of some of the world's most renowned fiction writers and poets. This discourse analysis employs a paradigmatic creative-process model, tracing elements such as first insight, preparation, incubation, insight, and verification through the artists' descriptions of their composing practices as embedded in the interview transcripts. Furthermore, this analysis uncovers numerous and significant emergent themes pertinent to fiction and poetry writing, offering valuable insights into the art of composing. The ultimate objective of this study is to identify patterns and strategies that align with the aforementioned creative-process elements and themes, thereby providing writers with practical tools to enhance their own composing endeavors, whether they involve fictional, poetic, or expository writing. Moreover, these findings hold significant value for teachers who aim to foster student success in the composition classroom, as they provide valuable insights into effective teaching strategies. Furthermore, the study's application to expository writing is strengthened by a thorough exploration of scholarship on the intersections between creativity theory and composition theory, contributing to a more holistic understanding of the writing process.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 229 x 153 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785278433