{"product_id":"the-prison-writers-guide-to-johnny-mahaffey-9798256061005","title":"The Prison Writer's Guide to Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Prison Writer's Guide to Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a structured, craft-focused creative writing curriculum designed to address one of the most overlooked opportunities in correctional settings: the development of authentic literary voice and publishable fiction. Developed by Johnny Mahaffey - experienced creative writing instructor and published author - and grounded in over a decade of direct classroom experience through the Correctional Writers' Initiative, this ten-week program focuses on the core skills most strongly associated with successful writing and publication: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Voice development and authentic storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Character, setting, and plot construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Dialogue, point of view, and narrative control\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Revision strategies without outside feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Short story mastery as the foundation for novels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Publishing, copyright, and getting work out\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike writing programs that treat expression as therapy, this curriculum is designed for application - providing tools that can be used immediately with pen, paper, and focused effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Structured instructional content\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Writing exercises and practical drills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Group discussion frameworks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Self-assessment tools to track progress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by someone who has taught inside correctional facilities firsthand, this book bridges the gap between mainstream writing advice and the realities of incarceration - delivering material that is both credible and usable across institutional and independent settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Correctional education programs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Volunteer-led writing workshops\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Reentry and rehabilitation organizations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Individuals committed to developing their voice and craft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting is not a privilege reserved for people with laptops and library cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed to prove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Johnny Mahaffey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798256061005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gabrit Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d","brand":"Johnny Mahaffey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874693394687,"sku":"9798256061005","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-prison-writers-guide-to-johnny-mahaffey-9798256061005","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}