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by Hallie Ephron
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2005
Solve the MYSTERY of how to write and sell a KILLER story!
With the help of interactive exercises, mystery author and crime fiction critic Hallie Ephron gives you the momentum you need to turn a kernel of an idea into an intriguing mystery novel. You'll learn to capitalize on your writing strengths...
Write Your Novel in a Month
How to Complete a First Draft in 30 Days and What to Do Next
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2013
One of these days, I'm going to sit down and write that novel....
Everyone thinks about doing it, yet most people who do start a novel end up stalling after a few chapters. Where do these would-be novelists go wrong? Are the characters dull and cliched? Did the story arc collapse? Did they succumb...
Between the Lines
Master the Subtle Elements of Fiction Writing
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2006
Effective storytelling stems from many elements, the most crucial of which are unseen or blended in so unobtrusively that they are difficult to spot and analyze. Still, they are necessary to the wholeness and coherence of a storyto create a work that lingers and resonates in the reader's imagination.
In...
Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition
The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and Crime
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2017
A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work
Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery!
To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint...
Writing the Intimate Character
Create Unique, Compelling Characters Through Mastery of Point of View
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Craft Vibrant Characters and an Intimate Reading Experience
The key to excellent fiction lies in its characters: the unforgettable protagonists, antagonists, and secondary characters who populate the world of your story. Understanding and effectively using point of view allows you to write...
The Writer's Idea Book 10th Anniversary Edition
How to Develop Great Ideas for Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Screenplays
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Where do you get your ideas?
Its a question that plagues every writer. And once youve got an idea, what then? Ideas without a plan, without a purpose, are no more than pleasant thoughts. So how do you come up with those ideas, and how do you turn them into writing that will engage your reader?
The...
Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot
How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2016
Enthrall Your Readers!
Suspense is one of the most powerful tools a writer has for captivating readers--but it isn't just for thrillers. From mainstream fiction to memoir, suspense creates the emotional tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Mastering Suspense, Structure, &...
Creating Characters
The Complete Guide to Populating Your Fiction
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2014
Create characters that leap off the page--and into readers' hearts!
Populating your fiction with authentic, vivid characters is a surefire way to captivate your readers from the first sentence to the last. Whether you're writing a series, novel, short story, or flash fiction, Creating Characters...
The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing
Everything You Need to Know to Create & Sell Your Work
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2017
Get advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process!
In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 3rd Edition, you'll learn from established writers about how to make your novel a reality. Discover techniques and strategies for generating ideas,...
The Writer's Little Helper
Everything You Need to Know to Write Better and Get Published
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2005
Big Fiction Advice from a Little Book
There is nothing little about the dynamic fiction-writing advice inside The Writer's Little Helper. With big ideas, time-saving tips, and revision-made-easy charts, James V. Smith, Jr. offers effective guidance in short, easily checklists, Q&As, and practical...
Drawing Cartoon Faces
55+ Projects for Cartoons, Caricatures & Comic Portraits
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2014
Discover the fast and fun art of drawing comic faces!
Chances are you already know how to draw some expressions. But you can only go so far with "happy," "sad" and "angry." In order to give your comic portraits some...character...you need to know what they look...
Shojo Fashion Manga Art School, Boys
How to Draw Cool Characters, Action Scenes and Modern Looks
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2014
The number one fashion workshop for shojo manga now brings you...boys!
Guys take center stage in the latest edition of this best-selling workshop. With the same focus on styles and looks, you'll learn how to build a diverse cast of male characters that are distinctive and memorable--from the...
The Writer's Guide to Beginnings
How to Craft Story Openings That Sell
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
Give your story its best start!
The best beginnings possess a magical quality that grabs readers from the first word and never lets them go. But beginnings aren't just the door into a fictional world. They are the gateway to the realm of publishing--one that could shut as quickly as it opens.
In...
by Josip Novakovich
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 1998
Writing Fiction Step by Step gives you more than 200 exercises that will sharpen your writing skills while helping you develop complete short stories, even novels.
In this sequel to his very popular Fiction Writer's Workshop, Whiting Award-winning author Josip Novakovich shows you that writing...