by Mário de Carvalho · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9789720046994
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«Quem disser o contrário é porque tem razão» is the practical fiction-writing guide by Mário de Carvalho (Porto Editora, paperback, 275 pages, in Portuguese).
Mário de Carvalho reflects on the craft of writing fiction: the relationship between writing and reading, author and reader, character and action, causality and verisimilitude, telling versus showing, how to start the first book, maintain interest and navigate the risks and cautions of the creative process.
Fourth edition. Subtitle: «Letras sem tretas: guia prático de escrita de ficção». Winner of the Prémio PEN Clube Português de Ensaio 2015.
Aimed at writers and creative writing students who want a reflection in Portuguese on the art of storytelling.
Mário Costa Martins de Carvalho is a Portuguese playwright and novelist.
