pA prolific and award-winning writer, Lee Martin has put pen to paper to offer his wisdom, honed during thirty years of teaching the oh-so-elusive art of writing. emTelling Storiesem is intended for anyone interested in thinking more about the elements of storytelling in short stories, novels, and memoirs. Martin clearly delineates helpful and practical techniques for demystifying the writing process and provides tools for perfecting the art of the scene, characterization, detail, point of view, language, and revision--in short, the art of writing. His discussion of the craft in his own life draws from experiences, memories, and stories to provide a more personal perspective on the elements of writing.br br Martin provides encouragement by sharing what he's learned from his journey through frustrations, challenges, and successes. Most important, emTelling Stories ememphasizes that you are not alone on this journey and that writers must remain focused on what they love the process of