Elizabeth Lyon: 9 books
Writing Subtext
How to craft subtext that develops characters, boosts suspense, and reinforces theme
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2013
Subtext is one of the most elusive and powerful elements of craft. Literally meaning what lies beneath the text, it is an undercurrent, a hidden agenda, a vibe, a reinforcement of theme—and it exists in what is implied but not explicitly spelled out. It has impact because what you don’t say is...
Crafting Titles
Find a unique title that captures the essence of your novel and makes a lasting impression.
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2015
Novelists throughout history struggled to find their titles. They, like us, began with a “working title,” often considering several possibilities before landing on one that fits.
Titles do matter. When you arrive at the right one, everything falls into place. Titles represent what is important...
by Elizabeth Lyon
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2002
Sign the contract…then write the book. The good news is that almost every nonfiction book published is sold by a proposal. In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, you will learn exactly what a proposal is, what it must contain, and how to pull yours together into an informative, persuasive selling...
Manuscript Makeover
Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Professional editor and author Elizabeth Lyon offers aspiring novelists the guidance and instruction they need to write and edit well-crafted and compelling stories that will stand out from the competition and attract the attention of agents and publishers, including:
- Stand-out style techniques,...
by Elizabeth Lyon
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2004
The second book in the Writer's Compass series from professional writing instructor Elizabeth Lyon offers both aspiring and established authors the fundamentals of writing and selling a great novel or short story. In addition to the basics of characterization, plot, pacing, and theme, A Writer's Guide...
by Elizabeth Lyon
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2002
ENHANCE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING YOUR NOVEL PUBLISHED WITH THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND GUIDE
Writers often spend years perfecting their first novel—then hit a dead end when it comes to getting it published. Learning to market your novel will make it stand out from the thousands of other books clamoring...
by Elizabeth Lyon
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2003
A WRITER’S COMPASSDirection for your writing career
Don’t get lost on the publishing path. Just forge ahead with the Writer’s Compass. Drawing on decades of professional experience as an author, editor, writing instructor, mentor, and marketing consultant, Elizabeth Lyon helps you navigate...
The National Directory of Editors and Writers
Freelance Editors, Copyeditors, Ghostwriters and Technical Writers And Proofreaders for Individuals, Businesses, Nonprofits, and Government Agencies
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2005
This comprehensive guide features America's top editors and writers for hire—serving the needs of nonfiction and fiction writers, publishers, literary agents, corporations, companies, educational institutions, and non-profits.
Introduction to Public History
Interpreting the Past, Engaging Audiences
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2017
Introduction to Public History: Interpreting the Past, Engaging Audiences is a brief foundational textbook for public history. It is organized around the questions and ethical dilemmas that drive public history in a variety of settings, from local community-based projects to international case studies....