Provides advice on what not to do when writing a novel by offering examples of mistakes with explanations on how to avoid making them.
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Provides advice on what not to do when writing a novel by offering examples of mistakes with explanations on how to avoid making them.
Many writing books offer sound advice on how to write well. This is not one of those books. On the contrary, this is a collection of terrible, awkward, and laughably unreadable excerpts that will teach you what to avoid -- at all costs -- if you ever want your novel published. I…
[The author] shares his insights about the writing process - from developing a style through creating believable characters and settings, to the final editing and rewriting chores. Features never-before-published interviews with such bestselling authors as Janet Evanovich, Peter…
[The author] shares his insights about the writing process - from developing a style through creating believable characters and settings, to the final editing and rewriting chores. Features never-before-published interviews with such bestselling authors as Janet Evanovich, Peter…
Writing lessons from the crown prince of suspense For more than five decades, Lawrence Block has written novels. He has produced hard-boiled detective stories, taut suspense thrillers, literature, and erotica, and has succeeded in all these genres because he knows how to grab a …
"Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell show you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harnes…
"Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell show you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harnes…
"Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell show you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harnes…
"Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell show you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harnes…
Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell show you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harness…
"Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell show you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harnes…
"One of the biggest problem areas for writers is conveying emotion to the reader in a unique, compelling way. When showing our characters' feelings, we often grab onto the first idea that comes to mind, and our characters end up smiling, shrugging, nodding, and frowning far too …
Offers writers practical guidance on how to create a strong, interesting plot for their stories, with tips, plotting diagrams and charts, brainstorming techniques, exercises, structure models, and other resources.