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A change of climate with every bookIrish Times - Mar 20, 2010
Writing novels, for me, feels like it takes physical stamina. I mean the effort of concentration, sustained concentration for two or three years really does ...
Washington Post - Mar 21, 2010
This (along with Rules Two and Three, see below) is how playwriting differs from writing novels, poetry and other forms of literature that fit between two ...
BurlingtonFreePress.com - Mar 21, 2010
Writing novels is a con, a work of lies and invention, Mosher said. "Every piece of the work I do is being a con man," he said. The hustle comes in selling ...
Writing Novels books
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel
by: Thomas Monteleone
If you ever wondered what all is involved with writing a book, this book has many answers. There is much that people don't know about writing a book. For example, if you wanted to know the minimum education level required to successfully write a book that is acceptable enough to submit for editing, the answer is in this book. I'll go ahead and tell you that the author specifies that that age is actually 8th grade level English and grammar skills. If you're as smart as an 8th grader, then you're practically smart enough to write a book.
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By Cunning and Craft: Sound Advice and Practical Wisdom for Fiction Writers
by: Peter Selgin
This book is invaluable for beginners and experienced writers alike. It's down to earth, comprehensive, thorough, and has a vast amount of practical knowledge to help you get started or flesh out your world, characters, and anything else you need help with. A truly useful and delightful read.
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Novelsmithing: The Structural Foundation Of Plot, Character, And Narration
by: David Sheppard
I have been using David Sheppard's materials for several years now in my novel-writing classes and in my own work, so I'm delighted that a book version is now available. When I was a short fiction writer making the transition to novels, NOVELSMITHING saved my manuscript! It was the first thing I'd read that allowed me to structure the plot according to the true internal conflict of the protagonist, instead of suggesting artificial charts and gimmicks.
If you know me, you know I love the Hero's Journey, and I still use it as a tool in my writing.
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