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1	The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide more books like this by J R Ward add to wishlist "New York Times"-bestselling author Ward delivers a behind-the-scenes look at her to die for ("Publishers Weekly") Black Dagger Brotherhood series--and a new short story starring Zsadist and Bella. see all copies from $8.40! new only from $8.52! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Starting Out in the Evening more books like this by Brian Morton add to wishlist An aging Jewish writer finds his life utterly changed by an earnest young female graduate student at the same time that his daughter decides it's time to have a baby before it's too late. The unexpected intertwinings of these three lives provide the plot. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	How Fiction Works more books like this by James Wood add to wishlist What makes a story a story? What is style? What's the connection between realism and real life? These are some of the questions Wood answers in "How Fiction Works," a book-length essay by the preeminent critic of his generation. see all copies from $6.85! new only from $6.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish more books like this by James Scott Bell add to wishlist The second book in the Write Great Fiction series, Plot and Structure offers clear and concise information on creating a believable and engaging plot that readers can't resist. Written by award-winning thriller and suspense author James Scott Bell, this handy instruction guide provides: Easy-to-understand techniques on every aspect of plotting and ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.29! \| SVS
5	A Perfect Day more books like this by Richard Paul Evans add to wishlist When Robert is paid off from his job, he takes the opportunity to do what he's always longed to: write a novel. Unexpectedly, the book takes off, but the success he finds as a writer comes between him and his family, and he and his wife decide on divorce. Then, when he discovers that he may have only a few months to live, Robert finds that what he ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Breakfast of Champions more books like this by Kurt Vonnegut add to wishlist Kurt Vonnegut's seventh novel, BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS (1973), begins like a primer on American history for children in which Columbus is a "white sea pirate," bent on rape and pillage, who leaves a legacy of hypocrisy and power-grabbing that was eagerly embraced by the Founding Fathers and generations of greedy Americans to come. The rest of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers more books like this by John Gardner, J Laslocky (Editor) add to wishlist Gardner's practical, inspiring, and rigorous guide to writing fiction has become a classic. "For better or worse," he says, "the practice of fiction changes a person." He not only offers down-to-earth tips for beginning writers but draws heavily on his own experience to provide a context for his remarks. He also includes grammatical information, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.42! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Book in a Month: The Fool-Proof System for Writing a Novel in 30 Days more books like this by Victoria Lynn Schmidt add to wishlist A practical step-by-step guide, "Book in a Month" leads writers through a proven 30-day novel-writing system in a balanced, fun and supportive way. Based on author Victoria Schmidt's own Book in a Month Group, this book contains a combination of instruction, non-intimidating weekly schedules, and detailed worksheets."Book in a Month" covers ... see all copies from $4.04! new only from $5.32! \| SVS
9	First Draft in 30 Days: A Novel Writer's System for Building a Complete and Cohesive Manuscript more books like this by Karen S Wiesner add to wishlist Many aspiring and experienced novelists throw out hundreds of pages (and waste valuable time) before they have a workable first draft of a novel. With First Draft in 30 Days, those days are over. In this guide, readers will find: A systematic method for completing a detailed first draft in just 30 days; Sure-fire methods to reduce time-intensive ... see all copies from $2.73! new only from $2.80! \| SVS
10	Writing the Breakout Novel more books like this by Donald Maass, Anne Perry (Foreword by) add to wishlist A breakout novel is one that rises out if its category - such as literary fiction, mystery, romance, or thriller - and hits the bestseller charts. Maass explains the elements that all breakout novels share and shows readers how to use these elements to write a novel that has a good chance of succeeding in a crowded marketplace. They'll learn to: - ... see all copies from $7.72! new only from $7.72! \| SVS
11 view cover	On becoming a novelist more books like this by John Gardner add to wishlist Gardner evokes the reality of the life of a working novelist in this opinionated, witty, and useful book that includes such indispensible parts of the writer's life as working with an agent, selling one's book, and simply getting going every day. Gardner taught writing himself for over two decades, and manages to survey the subject of writing--and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.24! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	20 Master Plots: An How to Build Them more books like this by Ronald B Tobias add to wishlist This book shows the reader how to take timeless storytelling structures and make them immediate for fiction that's universal in how it speaks to readers' hearts and contemporary in detail and impact. Each chapter includes brief excerpts and descriptions of fiction from many times and many genres--myth and fairy tale, genre and mainstream fiction, ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $3.00! \| SVS
13 view cover	Love That Dog more books like this by Sharon Creech add to wishlist Slowly Jack learns the pleasures of writing poetry as Miss Stretchberry encourages him to tell his own story through verse. What emerges is a moving and memorable story about a boy and his dog and his growing passion for poetry. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Gotham Writers' Workshop Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School more books like this by Gotham Writers' Workshop, Alexander Steele (Editor) add to wishlist This guide's 11 easy-to-use chapters each focus on a different element of the writer's craft--character, plot, point of view, theme, setting, description, voice, and dialogue. see all copies from $8.50! new only from $10.90! \| SVS
15 view cover	Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly more books like this by Gail Carson Levine add to wishlist Do you want to write stories that catch your readers and never let go? Have you ever wondered how to create a book as magical as "Ella Enchanted," as touching as "Dave at Night," as captivating as "Fairest"? Well, now you can find out! In "Writing Magic," Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing. She shows how ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.35! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Howdunit Forensics: A Guide for Writers more books like this by D P Lyle, M.D. add to wishlist This is the definitive reference on forensics for writers in all genres, and fills the shoes of previous titles from the old Howdunit series.Taking a conversational manner, it will cover the various fields of forensic science in easily understood language, supported with diagrams as needed for clarity. Learn how things work, how long it takes for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
17 view cover	Novel & Short Story Writer's Market more books like this by Writer's Digest Books (Creator) add to wishlist For 28 years, "Novel & Short Story Writer's Market" has been the only resource of its kind exclusively for fiction writers. Anyone who is writing novels and/or stories - whether romance or literary, horror or graphic novel - needs this resource to help them prepare their submissions and sell their work.Readers will have access to listings for over ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $3.00!
18 view cover	How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author more books like this by Janet Evanovich (Read by), Ina L Yalof add to wishlist Evanovich details the elements of writing and publishing a novel, and addresses all categories of fiction--from mystery/thriller/action titles to romance; from stand-alone narratives to series. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Basket Case more books like this by Carl Hiaasen add to wishlist Jack Tagger, down-on-his luck obituary writer for South Florida's Union-Register, investigates the mysterious death of a onetime rock star named Jimmy Stoma. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Ghost Writer more books like this by John Harwood add to wishlist After his mother dies--taking with her her memories of the lost estate, Staplefield, where she grew up--Gerard Freeman begins to wonder about some family mysteries. He also begins to get serious about meeting his maddeningly elusive longtime penpal, a young woman with the Jamesian name of Alice Jessel. Then he finds a series of hallucinatory ghost ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The 3 A.M. Epiphany: Uncommon Writing Exercises That Transform Your Fiction more books like this by Brian Kiteley add to wishlist The 3 A.M. Epiphany will encourage writers to push the boundaries of their fiction for exciting results. Rather than featuring standard rules, this guide: Shares unusual exercises that help writers "think away" from anxieties, allowing creative ideas to emerge Combines the work of writing with thought processes behind the work, helping writers ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| SVS
22 view cover	Making Shapely Fiction more books like this by Jerome Stern add to wishlist Jerome Stern maintains that learning to write spontaneously is the first step to writing well. Dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, the true meaning of "write what you know", and a listing of 'don'ts' for fiction writers are all covered. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.94! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	How to Grow a Novel: The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make and How to Overcome Them more books like this by Sol Stein add to wishlist Stein's experience as a tutor for writing and publishing professionals is not limited to his popular workshops; this book provides educational and engaging tips for writers of all genres and experience levels. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.00! \| SVS
24 view cover	The Lie That Tells a Truth: A Guide to Writing Fiction more books like this by John Dufresne add to wishlist Designed for writers in general, fiction writers in particular, beginning writers and anyone facing a blank page, this guide aims to demystify the writing process. Drawing upon the wisdom of literature's great craftsmen, Dufresne's essays and diverse exercises initiate the reader into the tools, processes and techniques of writing including: ... see all copies from $3.43! new only from $7.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time more books like this by Jordan E Rosenfeld add to wishlist Scenes are essential fictional units, and if a single unit falters, then an entire novel or short story can be weakened. While there is no paint-by-numbers formula for writing powerful scenes, writers can drastically improve their manuscripts by understanding the primary components of a given scene and how to manipulate those components to create ... see all copies from $2.89! new only from $3.08! \| first editions \| SVS

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