Crafting Novels & Short Stories: The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction (Creative Writing Essentials)
$18.41
Description
Book Synopsis: Learn How to Create Stories That Captivate Agents, Editors, and Readers Alike! Inside you'll find the tools you need to build strong characters, keep your plots moving, master the art of dialogue, choose the right point of view, and more.
This comprehensive book on the art of novel and short story writing is packed with advice and instruction from best-selling authors and writing experts like Nancy Kress, Elizabeth Sims, Hallie Ephron, N.M. Kelby, Heather Sellers, and Donald Maass, plus a foreword by James Scott Bell. You'll learn invaluable skills for mastering every area of the craft:
- Define and refine your characters.
- Make your plot and conflict high-energy and intense.
- Hone your story's point of view.
- Create a rich setting and backstory.
- Craft dialogue that rings true.
- Select the right words and descriptions throughout your story.
- Revise your story to perfection.
Throughout you'll find supplemental sections that cover special topics like getting started, beating writer's block, researching your work, and getting published. They'll help you integrate your skills into a balanced, productive, and fulfilling career.
Whether you're writing flash fiction, a short story, a novel, or an epic trilogy, you'll come away with the tools you need for strong and effective storytelling.
Details
If you aspire to be a successful author and want to improve your storytelling skills, look no further than "Crafting Novels & Short Stories: The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction". This comprehensive book is specifically designed to help you create captivating stories that will not only captivate agents and editors but also engage readers from beginning to end.
Inside this essential guide, you'll discover invaluable tools and techniques that will take your writing to the next level. Learn the art of crafting strong characters that leap off the page, master the art of building compelling plots filled with high-energy conflict, and discover the secrets of creating authentic dialogue that rings true for your readers.
With contributions from best-selling authors and writing experts like Nancy Kress, Elizabeth Sims, and Donald Maass, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and advice that you won't find anywhere else. Their expertise will guide you through every aspect of the writing craft, from refining your characters and choosing the right point of view to creating a rich setting and backstory.
But this book doesn't stop there. It goes beyond the basics and teaches you how to select the perfect words and descriptions to bring your story to life. You'll also learn crucial revision techniques that will help you polish your work to perfection.
What sets this book apart is its supplemental sections, which address subjects such as overcoming writer's block, researching your work, and navigating the publishing world. This well-rounded approach ensures that you have all the tools necessary to build a fulfilling and successful writing career.
Whether you're an aspiring writer just starting out or an experienced author looking to enhance your skills, "Crafting Novels & Short Stories" is the ultimate guide to becoming a master storyteller. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your writing and unlock your full potential. Get your copy today!
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