The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing: Everything You Need to Know About Creating & Selling Your Work

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Established writers write about how to make a novel a reality, explaining techniques and strategies for generating ideas, connecting with readers emotionally, and finding inspiration, including an updated marketing section for navigating the unique challenges and possibilities of the evolving literary marketplace.

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This book is informative and helpful.I bought this book to help me with my writing structure and guidance in different fields of writing.I was uncertain about where to start with my writing even though I have some unfinished manuscripts that I want to be published.Well, this book gave me some ideas on how to start writing a book,and also for me to look over my manuscripts and what needs to be done.THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK OF NOVEL WRITING covers all avenues that get you started or help you on your way.
Here's a brief detail of what's in the book:
The Craft=The philosophy of plot
The Art=Mastering Fiction
The Process=How to start
And some more helpful info....

Another reason why I bought this book is that you can go back to it if your unsure of show more something.It's easy to comprehend,and they definitely give different examples on writing.But,they just don't only cover the writing aspect they do delve into the marketing,interviews and more.I was sold!

Also not to mention,you will be reading some helpful advice from some of your favorite authors.

THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ!!! you'll see......
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A useful adjunct to a how-to library for fiction writers. Reputable authors.Most chapters are reprints A lot of advice on selling and working with putlishers.
reference to writing & selling

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The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing: Everything You Need to Know About Creating & Selling Your Work
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After Truman Capote nearly destroyed himself writing his groundbreaking best seller In Cold Blood in 1965,h was quoted as saying that his next book, a novel tentatively titled Answered Prayers, would be easy by comparison.
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(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)In a remark that aptly sums up the quirky nature of Clarke's novel, Charles wrote: "Some people have no sense of humor when it comes to great literature. Or arson."

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808.3Literature & rhetoricLiterature, rhetoric & criticismRhetoric and collections of literary texts from more than two literaturesRhetoric of fiction
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PN3365 .C65Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)Prose. Prose fictionTechnique. Authorship
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