Ron Carlson has been praised as a master of the short story. In this essay, he gives a rare insight into a veteran writer's process by inviting the reader to watch over his shoulder as he creates the short story The Governor's Ball. This is the story of a story, and it offers practical advice for creating a great story, from the first glimmer of an idea to the final sentence. Carlson urges the writer to refuse outside distractions and attend to the pleasures of an unfolding story.
- ISBN10 1555974775
- ISBN13 9781555974770
- Publish Date 4 October 2007
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 18 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Graywolf Press,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 112
- Language English