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This one-stop practical guide will show you how to write the novel that's in you bursting to get out. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy ebook format with expert advice throughout.
For those who have always wanted to write fiction but didn't know where to start, look no further. In Need to Know? Writing Fiction, respected novelist and creative writing teacher Alan Wall lends his expertise and advice on how to tap into your creative...
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This engaging book helps readers understand how to write fiction, conveying this writing's purpose, its essential elements, and all steps of the writing process. Each book also features a "Write Like a Pro" special feature, infographic, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades...
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Wallace Stegner founded the acclaimed Stanford Writing Program-a program whose alumni include such literary luminaries as Larry McMurtry, Robert Stone, and Raymond Carver. Here Lynn Stegner brings together eight of Stegner's previously uncollected essays-including four never-before-published pieces -on writing fiction and teaching creative writing. In this unique collection he addresses every aspect of fiction writing-from the writer's vision to his...
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"The most widely used and respected book on writing fiction, Writing Fiction guides the writer from first inspiration to final revision. Supported by an abundance exercises, this guide/anthology explores and integrates the elements of fiction while offering practical techniques and concrete examples. A focus on the writing process in its entirety provides a comprehensive guide to writing fiction, approaching distinct elements in separate chapters...
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Make Your Fiction Stories Instant Hits!
Writing fiction is a fun and easy way to put your creativity skills to the test. Many people love fiction, and by writing it you can boost your creativity muscles and entertain listeners, and if your story is good enough, you may even be able to get published and makes lots of money.
However, like any craft, fiction writing requires a great deal of practice and precision to create a story that will captivate...
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning author "shares his insights into-and passion for-the creation and experience of fiction with total openness" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Robert Olen Butler, author of Perfume River, A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain, and A Small Hotel, teaches graduate fiction at Florida State University-his version of literary boot camp. In From Where You Dream, Butler reimagines the process of writing as emotional rather than...
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Writing Fiction is a little pot of gold... "Screenplay" by Syd Field for film, "Writing Fiction" by James Essinger for fiction. It's that simple.'
William Osborne, novelist and screenwriter
'Writing Fiction – a user-friendly guide' is a must-read if you want to write stories to a professional standard.
It draws on the author's more than thirty years of experience as a professional writer, and on the work and ideas of writers including:
- Anthony...
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How do I begin my novel? How do I write convincing dialogue? Where can I get an idea for a story? How do I keep motivated? If youre a young writer, answers to these questions and more can be found in Writing Fiction: A Hands-On Guide for Teens. Written by a writer for writers, this book was created just for you by someone who believes in young writers and who also likes to have some fun along the way. Heres a sample of what youll find inside. Stuck...
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Works of art move and inspire us to think in new ways. And their creation is within your reach -- the techniques required to create works of art simply take time, thoughtfulness, and a willingness to experiment. This sequel to Selling's popular "Writing from Within" includes a summary of his basic method which teaches you to write using the subject you know best: yourself. But "Writing from Deeper Within" also contains more advanced techniques that...
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Best-selling author Jenna Blum has scored critical and commercial success with her novels Those Who Save Us and The Stormchasers. One of Oprah's Top Thirty Women's Writers, Blum has also taught creative writing at Boston University and master novel workshops for Grub Street Writers. Here Blum shares insights into the writing process and offers listeners the most important aspects of succeeding as an author
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You Can Write-Really! A Beginner's Guide to Writing Fiction Have you always wanted to write?
Are you looking for an extra boost of motivation?
Do you have a great story idea, but don't know how to develop it?
If you've always dreamed of writing and getting published, but have no idea where or how to start-THIS is the book for you! You Can Write-Really! is an easy guide designed for beginner writers who need a boost of motivation and simple instructions...
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Go beyond Stephen King's On Writing to master the fundamentals of great storytelling with this foundational guide that reveals the essential elements of what makes the best fiction. The Art of Creative Writing is a timeless testament to the power of dialogue and character development that is accessible for every level of writer from beginner to established author.
As in the bestselling The Art of Dramatic Writing, still considered one of the most...
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This is the stress-free guide to writing your first novel like a pro!
Learning how to write your first novel can be overwhelming. You have to master outlining, writing, revising, and so much more... and it can be scary if you've never done it before. While it seems daunting, writing your first novel is simple when you have someone experienced to help you through it.
In this writer's guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn shares an easy step-by-step process...
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