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Writing Fiction - a user-friendly guide

Author : James Essinger
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1912924005
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Writing Fiction - a user-friendly guide written by James Essinger and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing Fiction is a little pot of gold... "e;Screenplay"e; by Syd Field for film, "e;Writing Fiction"e; 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 Burgess- Joseph Conrad- George Eliot- Ken Follett- Frederick Forsyth- Dan Harmon- Ernest Hemingway- David Lodge- Norman Mailer- John Milton- Ben Parker- J.K. Rowling- William Shakespeare- Martin Cruz Smith- J.R.R. TolkienThe twenty-four chapters cover every important matter you need to know about, including: devising a compelling story, creating and developing characters, plotting, 'plants', backstory, suspense, dialogue, 'show' and 'tell', and how to make your novel more real than reality.Also featuring special guest advice from legendary screenwriter Bob Gale, who wrote the three immortal 'Back to the Future' movies (1985, 1989 and 1990), and novelist and screenwriter William Osborne, whose many screen credits include the co-writing of the blockbuster 'Twins' (1988), this highly entertaining book gives you all the advice and practical guidance you need to make your dream of becoming a published fiction writer come true.

Writing Fiction

Author : Janet Burroway
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022661672X
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (266 download)

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Download or read book Writing Fiction written by Janet Burroway and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition of the classic, comprehensive guide to creative writing features new topics and writing prompts, contemporary examples, and more. A creative writer’s shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Janet Burroway’s Writing Fiction. This best-selling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America, and for decades it has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn the craft. Now in its tenth edition, Writing Fiction is more accessible than ever for writers of all levels—inside or outside the classroom. This new edition continues to provide advice that is practical, comprehensive, and flexible. Moving from freewriting to final revision, Burroway addresses “showing not telling,” characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, plot, imagery, and point of view. It includes new topics and writing prompts, and each chapter now ends with a list of recommended readings that exemplify the craft elements discussed. Plus, examples and quotations throughout the book feature a wide range of today’s best and best-known creators of both novels and short stories.

Writing Genre Fiction

Author : H. Thomas Milhorn
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1581129181
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book Writing Genre Fiction written by H. Thomas Milhorn and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several years ago, after many years of writing nonfiction, I decided to write a novel-a medical thriller in the mold of Robin Cook, Michael Crichton, and Michael Palmer. The problem was that, although I knew how to write and had received a number of awards for nonfiction works, I didn't know the how to write fiction. So, before putting fingers to keyboard I did a thorough search of the literature, which included reading numerous books and hundreds of website articles. What I discovered was that there simply wasn't one good source from which to learn the craft of writing genre fiction. "Writing Genre Fiction: A Guide to the Craft" is the book I was looking for when I set out on my quest to learn how to write fiction. It is an attempt to share what I learned from my research. It covers the six key elements of genre fiction; the various genres and subgenres; a large number of genre-fiction writing techniques; plot, subplots, and parallel plots; structure; scene and sequel; characterization; dialogue; emotions; and body language. It also covers additional information about copyrighting and plagiarism, where to get ideas, manuscript formatting and revision, and query letters and synopses. In addition, an appendix covers a large number of grammar tips.

Big Red Tequila

Author : Rick Riordan
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0804151938
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Big Red Tequila written by Rick Riordan and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series Everything in Texas is bigger . . . even murder. Meet Tres Navarre—tequila drinker, Tai Chi master, and unlicensed P.I., with a penchant for Texas-size trouble. Jackson “Tres” Navarre and his enchilada-eating cat, Robert Johnson, pull into San Antonio and find nothing waiting but trouble. Ten years ago Navarre left town and the memory of his father’s murder behind him. Now he’s back, looking for answers. Yet the more Tres digs, trying to put his suspicions to rest, the fresher the decade-old crime looks: Mafia connections, construction site payoffs, and slick politicians’ games all conspire to ruin his homecoming. It’s obvious Tres has stirred up a hornet’s nest of trouble. He gets attacked, shot at, run over by a big blue Thunderbird—and his old girlfriend, the one he wants back, is missing. Tres has to rescue the woman, nail his father’s murderer, and get the hell out of Dodge before mob-style Texas justice catches up to him. The chances of staying alive looked better for the defenders of the Alamo. “Riordan writes so well about the people and topography of his Texas hometown that he quickly marks the territory as his own.”—Chicago Tribune Don’t miss any of these hotter-than-Texas-chili Tres Navarre novels: BIG RED TEQUILA • THE WIDOWER’S TWO-STEP • THE LAST KING OF TEXAS • THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO AUSTIN • SOUTHTOWN • MISSION ROAD • REBEL ISLAND

How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy

Author : Orson Scott Card
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 158297103X
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (829 download)

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Download or read book How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy written by Orson Scott Card and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-09-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to write science fiction and fantasy from a master You've always dreamed of writing science fiction and fantasy tales that pull readers into extraordinary new worlds and fantastic conflicts. Best-selling author Orson Scott Card shows you how it's done, distilling years of writing experience and publishing success into concise, no-nonsense advice. You'll learn how to: • utilize story elements that define the science fiction and fantasy genres • build, populate, and dramatize a credible, inviting world your readers will want to explore • develop the "rules" of time, space and magic that affect your world and its inhabitants • construct a compelling story by developing ideas, characters, and events that keep readers turning pages • find the markets for speculative fiction, reach them, and get published • submit queries, write cover letters, find an agent, and live the life of a writer The boundaries of your imagination are infinite. Explore them with Orson Scott Card and create fiction that casts a spell over agents, publishers, and readers from every world.

How To Write Fiction

Author : Howexpert
Publisher : Howexpert
ISBN 13 : 9781647585525
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book How To Write Fiction written by Howexpert and published by Howexpert. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to write fiction quickly and easily, then check out this "How To Write Fiction" guide. In this step-by-step guide, learn the essentials in writing fiction books. - Learn the important tips on planning to write fiction. - Determine the writing tools or medium to use. - Learn how to intensify your ideas. - Learn how to set objectives for the target audience and readership. - Learn how to develop a plot line. - Learn how to conduct research. - Learn how to organize your topic - Learn how to publish your fiction novel - Learn how to market your hard copies and e-book. - And much more. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

How To Write Fiction

Author : HowExpert
Publisher : HowExpert
ISBN 13 : 1647589541
Total Pages : 31 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book How To Write Fiction written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2011-02-18 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to write fiction quickly and easily, then check out this "How To Write Fiction" guide. In this step-by-step guide, learn the essentials in writing fiction books. - Learn the important tips on planning to write fiction. - Determine the writing tools or medium to use. - Learn how to intensify your ideas. - Learn how to set objectives for the target audience and readership. - Learn how to develop a plot line. - Learn how to conduct research. - Learn how to organize your topic - Learn how to publish your fiction novel - Learn how to market your hard copies and e-book. - And much more. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

The Non-User-Friendly Guide For Aspiring TV Writers

Author : Steven L. Sears
Publisher : WordFire +ORM
ISBN 13 : 1614752370
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book The Non-User-Friendly Guide For Aspiring TV Writers written by Steven L. Sears and published by WordFire +ORM. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steven L. Sears has had a successful career in film and television encompassing over thirty years of involvement at all levels. From his beginnings as a staff writer on the hit NBC show THE A-TEAM, to Co-Executive Producer on the hit series XENA-WARRIOR PRINCESS for MCA/Universal, creator and Executive Producer of SHEENA for Sony/TriStar Television, and many pilot and development deals with the major studios and production companies, he has amassed a huge amount of experience and knowledge about the inner workings of the entertainment industry. In THE NON-USER-FRIENDLY GUIDE FOR ASPIRING TELEVISION WRITERS, he shares that experience and gives advice for those considering a career in television writing. Instead of the traditional academic and sterile approach, Steven answers questions from a personal, first person perspective. The questions have been culled from the real world, people seeking out his advice and looking for the experience that most books don’t have. Some of what he writes about are hard and difficult facts to accept about the business. Other times it’s his opinion based on his vast experience. But all of it is unsweetened and direct. Even if you don’t like his answers, he will certainly make you think hard about your approach and choices when pursuing a career in an extremely difficult Industry. As a result, you will be better prepared to achieve the success that he has had. His style is accessible, personable and relaxed. "It's like having lunch with Steven and asking him questions about the business. Without having to watch him eat."

The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published

Author : Arielle Eckstut
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 076116085X
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (611 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published written by Arielle Eckstut and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now updated for 2015! The best, most comprehensive guide for writers is now revised and updated, with new sections on ebooks, self-publishing, crowd-funding through Kickstarter, blogging, increasing visibility via online marketing, micropublishing, the power of social media and author websites, and more—making The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published more vital than ever for anyone who wants to mine that great idea and turn it into a successfully published book. Written by experts with twenty-five books between them as well as many years’ experience as a literary agent (Eckstut) and a book doctor (Sterry), this nuts-and-bolts guide demystifies every step of the publishing process: how to come up with a blockbuster title, create a selling proposal, find the right agent, understand a book contract, and develop marketing and publicity savvy. Includes interviews with hundreds of publishing insiders and authors, including Seth Godin, Neil Gaiman, Amy Bloom, Margaret Atwood, Leonard Lopate, plus agents, editors, and booksellers; sidebars featuring real-life publishing success stories; sample proposals, query letters, and an entirely updated resources and publishers directory.

Writing Fiction

Author : Janet Burroway
Publisher : Little Brown
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Writing Fiction written by Janet Burroway and published by Little Brown. This book was released on 1987 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 while building on what has been covered earlier. Topics include free-writing to revision, plot, style, characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, imagery, and point of view. An anthology of diverse and contemporary short stories followed by suggestions for discussion and writing exercises, illustrates concepts while offering variety in pacing and exposure to this increasingly popular form. The book also discusses key issues including writing workshops, using autobiography as a basis for fiction, using action in stories, using dialogue, and maintaining point of view. The sixth edition also features more short short stories than any previous edition and includes quotation boxes that offer advice and inspirational words from established writers on a wide range of topics--such as writing from experience, story structure, openings and endings, and revision. For those interested in developing their creative writing skills.

How to Write Fiction

Author : Howexpert Press
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781537423920
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book How to Write Fiction written by Howexpert Press and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-02 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how too write fiction quickly and easily, then check out this "How To Write Fiction" guide. In this step-by-step guide, learn the essentials in writing fiction books. - Learn the important tips on planning to write fiction. - Determine the writing tools or medium to use. - Learn how to intensify your ideas. - Learn how to set objectives for the target audience and readership. - Learn how to develop a plot line. - Learn how to conduct research. - Learn how to organize your topic - Learn how to publish your fiction novel - Learn how to market your hard copies and e-book. - And much more. Click "Buy Now" to get it now!

Guide to Fiction Writing

Author : Phyllis A. Whitney
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780871161574
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (615 download)

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Book Synopsis Guide to Fiction Writing by : Phyllis A. Whitney

Download or read book Guide to Fiction Writing written by Phyllis A. Whitney and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part I covers methods and processes for planning and plotting a novel. Part II covers the techniques the fiction writer must master.

Reading Like a Writer

Author : Francine Prose
Publisher : Union Books
ISBN 13 : 1908526149
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Reading Like a Writer written by Francine Prose and published by Union Books. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her entertaining and edifying New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and tricks of the masters to discover why their work has endured. Written with passion, humour and wisdom, Reading Like a Writer will inspire readers to return to literature with a fresh eye and an eager heart – to take pleasure in the long and magnificent sentences of Philip Roth and the breathtaking paragraphs of Isaac Babel; to look to John le Carré for a lesson in how to advance plot through dialogue and to Flannery O’ Connor for the cunning use of the telling detail; to be inspired by Emily Brontë ’ s structural nuance and Charles Dickens’ s deceptively simple narrative techniques. Most importantly, Prose cautions readers to slow down and pay attention to words, the raw material out of which all literature is crafted, and reminds us that good writing comes out of good reading.

First Class Murder

Author : Robin Stevens
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481422200
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book First Class Murder written by Robin Stevens and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A murdered heiress, a missing necklace, and a train full of shifty, unusual, and suspicious characters leaves Daisy and Hazel with a new mystery to solve in this third novel of the Wells & Wong Mystery series. Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are taking a vacation across Europe on world-famous passenger train, the Orient Express—and it’s clear that each of their fellow first-class travelers has something to hide. Even more intriguing: There’s rumor of a spy in their midst. Then, during dinner, a bloodcurdling scream comes from inside one of the cabins. When the door is broken down, a passenger is found murdered—her stunning ruby necklace gone. But the killer has vanished, as if into thin air. The Wells & Wong Detective Society is ready to crack the case—but this time, they’ve got competition.

Wired for Story

Author : Lisa Cron
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 1607742454
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Wired for Story written by Lisa Cron and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that ignite readers’ brains and captivate them through each plot element. Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and what keeps readers transfixed. Wired for Story reveals these cognitive secrets—and it’s a game-changer for anyone who has ever set pen to paper. The vast majority of writing advice focuses on “writing well” as if it were the same as telling a great story. This is exactly where many aspiring writers fail—they strive for beautiful metaphors, authentic dialogue, and interesting characters, losing sight of the one thing that every engaging story must do: ignite the brain’s hardwired desire to learn what happens next. When writers tap into the evolutionary purpose of story and electrify our curiosity, it triggers a delicious dopamine rush that tells us to pay attention. Without it, even the most perfect prose won’t hold anyone’s interest. Backed by recent breakthroughs in neuroscience as well as examples from novels, screenplays, and short stories, Wired for Story offers a revolutionary look at story as the brain experiences it. Each chapter zeroes in on an aspect of the brain, its corresponding revelation about story, and the way to apply it to your storytelling right now.

Making Shapely Fiction

Author : Jerome Stern
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393077691
Total Pages : 443 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Making Shapely Fiction written by Jerome Stern and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deft analysis and appreciation of fiction—what makes it work and what can make it fail. Here is a book about the craft of writing fiction that is thoroughly useful from the first to the last page—whether the reader is a beginner, a seasoned writer, or a teacher of writing. You will see how a work takes form and shape once you grasp the principles of momentum, tension, and immediacy. "Tension," Stern says, "is the mother of fiction. When tension and immediacy combine, the story begins." Dialogue and action, beginnings and endings, the true meaning of "write what you know," and a memorable listing of don'ts for fiction writers are all covered. A special section features an Alphabet for Writers: entries range from Accuracy to Zigzag, with enlightening comments about such matters as Cliffhangers, Point of View, Irony, and Transitions.

Write A Novel And Get It Published: Teach Yourself

Author : Nigel Watts
Publisher : Teach Yourself
ISBN 13 : 1444129856
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Write A Novel And Get It Published: Teach Yourself written by Nigel Watts and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Write a Novel - and Get It Published is an informative yet creative, user-friendly and straightforward guide to writing good fiction. It covers everything from story arcs and themes to characterisation and language, and offers plenty of practical advice for those facing the dreaded writer's block as well as practical writing exercises for those wanting to refine their skills. Additionally, it gives a full guide to available creative writing courses and plenty of further reading resources. After the reading the book, you will have a solid framework that will give you the knowledge and confidence not only to write a novel, but to be published. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to write a novel. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.