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Elizabeth George is one of the most successful writers of crime fiction in the world. Her twelve novels have appeared on bestseller lists in the UK, ... More

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Professional editor and author Lyon offers aspiring novelists the guidance and instruction they need to write and edit well-crafted and compelling ... More

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This book talks about how to plan, write and revise a novel. It describes the sensibility and art required, and it conveys concrete, practical ... More

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"A superb tutorial for anyone wanting to learn from pros how to polish fiction writing with panache."--"Library Journal."

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"A superb tutorial for anyone wanting to learn from pros how to polish fiction writing with panache."-- "Library Journal" "A superb tutorial for ... More

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Cowley offers light-hearted, down-to-earth advice for writing for children, including plot, character, dialogue, and discipline.

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This unique guide provides writers with an exclusive four-draft plan that takes them from an organic draft though the rough draft to a final draft, ... More

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Previous ed. published as Revision & self-editing. 2008.

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This work, a follow-up to the author's bestselling "The Weekend Novelist," is a guide for writers of all levels to revising and reworking a first ... More

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Cultural Writing. Each of the editors of major U.S. literary magazines explains the choice of a particular story, describes the editorial procedures ... More

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Using an easy-to-reference format, experienced editor Michael Seidman shows writers how to approach fiction editing from three angles: macro editing, ... More

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“Make [your] characters want something right away—even if it’s only a glass of water. Characters paralyzed by the meaninglessness ... More

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The most widely used and respected text in its field, Writing Fiction, 7e by novelists Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French guides the novice ... More

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With over 40,000 copies sold, The Writer's Guide to Character Traits is a classic reference for writers who want to create realistic and distinct ... More

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What If? is the first handbook for writers based on the idea that specific exercises are one of the most useful and provocative methods for mastering ... More

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Give your story a solid foundation--a plot that engages readers from start to finish! The best stories linger in the hearts and minds of readers for ... More

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The accomplished author of Dial "M" for Murdock, The Heart of the Game, and five other novels presents a dynamic, 52-week program to help would-be ... More

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A popular writing instructor and author of nine books shows writers how to overcome the most common mistakes and create a successful novel that ... More

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Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made. &break;&break;This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, ... More

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In this book, Linda Seger shows how to create strong, multidimensional characters in fiction, covering everything from research to character block. ... More

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With this guide, writers can learn how to create good fiction and publish profitably, guided by the timeless advice of the man who built the ... More

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Orson Scott Card presents practical, in-depth instruction on how fiction writers can make the best choices in creating characters and handling ... More

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"John Gardner was famous for his generosity to young writers, and (this book) is his . . . gift to them. The Art of Fiction will fascinate anyone ... More

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