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Writing Fiction For Dummies (Paperback)

R Ingermanson

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A complete guide to writing and selling your novel

So you want to write a novel? Great That's a worthy goal, no matter what your reason. But don't settle for just writing a novel. Aim high. Write a novel that you intend to sell to a publisher. "Writing Fiction for Dummies" is a complete guide designed to coach you every step along the path from beginning writer to royalty-earning author. Here are some things you'll learn in "Writing Fiction for Dummies" Strategic Planning Pinpoint where you are on the roadmap to publication; discover what every reader desperately wants from a story; home in on a marketable category; choose from among the four most common creative styles; and learn the self-management methods of professional writers.Writing Powerful Fiction Construct a story world that rings true; create believable, unpredictable characters; build a strong plot with all six layers of complexity of a modern novel; and infuse it all with a strong theme.Self-Editing Your Novel Psychoanalyze your characters to bring them fully to life; edit your story structure from the top down; fix broken scenes; and polish your action and dialogue.Finding An Agent and Getting Published Write a query letter, a synopsis, and a proposal; pitch your work to agents and editors without fear.

"Writing Fiction For Dummies" takes you from being a "writer" to being an "author." It can happen--if you have the talent and persistence to do what you need to do.

General

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin: United States
Release date: November 2009
First published: 2010
Authors: R Ingermanson
Dimensions: 235 x 188 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 362
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-53070-2
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Creative writing & creative writing guides
Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Language
LSN: 0-470-53070-7
Barcode: 9780470530702

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