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The College Handbook of Creative Writing
by Robert DeMaria
from Wadsworth Publishing
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 
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Overly Pretentious, Just Another Literary 'Expert' 
I really want to know who this guy thinks he is, to throw around the opinions he does, and what makes him think he's qualified to give opinions on creative writing. His introduction slams 'entertainment' reading, just brushing it into the gutter as being unworthy to be literature. He never stops to consider that it's possible to package a sharp point or a valuable lesson in an entertaining format--and he doesn't seem to get that it's much harder to make people laugh at a tragedy than it is to hit the reader... more info
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A "must-have" for any writer's reference shelf 
I couldn't agree more with the other reviewer. This book should be a companion piece to Strunk's vital Elements of Style. Like "Elements," this is a small book that cuts right to the heart of each of its points. Highly recommended.
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A handy reference
I keep this book around to answer any questions that "The Elements of Style" doesn't, though sometimes the two disagree. The author's explanations of various grammar principles are simple and concise, and its chapters on dialogue and perspectives are especially insightful.
I've had my copy since college, seven years ago, and it's never been neglected.
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