The Promise of Things to Come
Date of Graduation
Spring 2004
Degree
Master of Arts in Writing
Department
English
Committee Chair
Wayne Blackmon
Abstract
This creative thesis will be a collection of short fiction that will present a body of work that is representative of my awareness of various modes of and techniques used in fiction. Focusing on tight writing that conveys to the reader emotion, suspense, awareness of others and setting the stories will illustrate my knowledge of form in fiction as well as the value of characterization, dialogue and description. However, these techniques should not be so overworked or blatant as to invade the sanctity of the story.
Keywords
fiction, short stories, characterization, dialogue, promise
Subject Categories
Creative Writing
Copyright
© Dan Cogell
Recommended Citation
Cogell, Dan, "The Promise of Things to Come" (2004). MSU Graduate Theses. 2620.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/2620
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