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Novel Ideas

Contemporary Authors Share the Creative Process

by Barbara Shoup, Margaret-Love Denman, Charles Johnson, Dorothy Allison, Ha Jin, Jane Smiley, Jill McCorkle, Lee Smith, Lewis Nordan, Michael Chabon, Michael Cunningham, Patricia Henley, Peter Cameron, Richard Ford, Robb Forman Dew, S. J. Rozan, Sheri Reynolds, Theodore Weesner, Tom Rankin, Valerie Martin, Wally Lamb, Sena Jeter Naslund ...

Novel Ideas provides a substantial introduction to the elements of fiction followed by in-depth interviews with successful novelists who speak with candor and insight into the complex process by which a novel is made. This edition includes new and updated interviews as well as writing exercises to enhance its use in the writing classroom.Dorothy Allison recalls "deliciously self-indulgent" days of ... Read more

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Novel Ideas provides a substantial introduction to the elements of fiction followed by in-depth interviews with successful novelists who speak with candor and insight into the complex process by which a novel is made. This edition includes new and updated interviews as well as writing exercises to enhance its use in the writing classroom.Dorothy Allison recalls "deliciously self-indulgent" days of
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The Car Thief

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Described as "one of the best coming-of-age novels of the twentieth century," Theodore Weesner's modern American classic is now on audio!It's 1959. Sixteen-year-old Alex Housman has just stolen his fourteenth car and frankly doesn't know why. His divorced, working-class father grinds out the night shift at the local Chevy plant in Detroit and looks forward to the flask in his glove compartment and ... Read more

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Described as "one of the best coming-of-age novels of the twentieth century," Theodore Weesner's modern American classic is now on audio!It's 1959. Sixteen-year-old Alex Housman has just stolen his fourteenth car and frankly doesn't know why. His divorced, working-class father grinds out the night shift at the local Chevy plant in Detroit and looks forward to the flask in his glove compartment and
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How I Write

Secrets of a Bestselling Author

by Janet Evanovich, Ina Yalof ...

How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist? Especially one like Janet Evanovich.Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a witty Q&A format:- How she comes up with such remarkable characters- How she nails the perfect name every time- How she finds out insider details- ... Read more

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How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist? Especially one like Janet Evanovich.Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a witty Q&A format:- How she comes up with such remarkable characters- How she nails the perfect name every time- How she finds out insider details-
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Manuscript Makeover

Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore

by Elizabeth Lyon ...

Professional editor and author Elizabeth Lyon offers aspiring novelists the guidance and instruction they need to write and edit well-crafted and compelling stories that will stand out from the competition and attract the attention of agents and publishers, including:- Stand-out style techniques, from accessing an authentic voice to applying techniques of "wordsmithing" that transform prose- How ... Read more

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Professional editor and author Elizabeth Lyon offers aspiring novelists the guidance and instruction they need to write and edit well-crafted and compelling stories that will stand out from the competition and attract the attention of agents and publishers, including:- Stand-out style techniques, from accessing an authentic voice to applying techniques of "wordsmithing" that transform prose- How
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Write a Novel and Get it Published

How to generate great ideas, write compelling fiction and secure publication

by Stephen May, Nigel Watts ...

There is a saying that 'everyone has a book in them'. But not many people are able to get it out. This practical and inspiring guide, written by a successful author whose novels are published by Bloomsbury, will help guide you through every step of the process, including: * First thoughts - Why do you want to write, and how can you do it? * Genres - Understanding the conventions of writing * ... Read more

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There is a saying that 'everyone has a book in them'. But not many people are able to get it out. This practical and inspiring guide, written by a successful author whose novels are published by Bloomsbury, will help guide you through every step of the process, including: * First thoughts - Why do you want to write, and how can you do it? * Genres - Understanding the conventions of writing *
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Short Fiction Secrets: How To Write And Sell Short Stories

Selling Writer Strategies, #2

by Angela Booth ...

Series Book 2 - Selling Writer Strategies
Want to write short stories? If you answered yes, that's excellent… Here's why. Today, you can make money writing short fiction. Readers love short stories, because they can read a story in minutes, rather than devoting hours to reading a novel.Writing short stories is a fun and easy way to get started writing fiction — you can get paid to write, in your spare time. If you're new to writing ... Read more

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Want to write short stories? If you answered yes, that's excellent… Here's why. Today, you can make money writing short fiction. Readers love short stories, because they can read a story in minutes, rather than devoting hours to reading a novel.Writing short stories is a fun and easy way to get started writing fiction — you can get paid to write, in your spare time. If you're new to writing
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Air & Light & Time & Space

How Successful Academics Write

by Helen Sword ...

From the author of Stylish Academic Writing comes an essential new guide for writers aspiring to become more productive and take greater pleasure in their craft. Helen Sword interviewed one hundred academics worldwide about their writing background and practices. Relatively few were trained as writers, she found, and yet all have developed strategies to thrive in their publish-or-perish ... Read more

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From the author of Stylish Academic Writing comes an essential new guide for writers aspiring to become more productive and take greater pleasure in their craft. Helen Sword interviewed one hundred academics worldwide about their writing background and practices. Relatively few were trained as writers, she found, and yet all have developed strategies to thrive in their publish-or-perish
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Writing and ADHD: Tips to Help Finish Your Novel and Other Writing Projects.

by Stephanie Neilan ...

Writing takes motivation, time, and creativity. While those with ADHD may find it easier to be creative than other people, they are more easily distracted, harder to keep motivated, and can have difficulty managing their time. Writing and ADHD provides specific tips to help authors complete their projects. By taking advantage of the tips and techniques that work for you, anyone, even those without ... Read more

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Writing takes motivation, time, and creativity. While those with ADHD may find it easier to be creative than other people, they are more easily distracted, harder to keep motivated, and can have difficulty managing their time. Writing and ADHD provides specific tips to help authors complete their projects. By taking advantage of the tips and techniques that work for you, anyone, even those without
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Crafting Titles

Find a unique title that captures the essence of your novel and makes a lasting impression.

by Elizabeth Lyon ...

Novelists throughout history struggled to find their titles. They, like us, began with a “working title,” often considering several possibilities before landing on one that fits. Titles do matter. When you arrive at the right one, everything falls into place. Titles represent what is important in a story, and they convey a tone, an emotion, and sometimes a genre. Titles entice readers or drive ... Read more

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Novelists throughout history struggled to find their titles. They, like us, began with a “working title,” often considering several possibilities before landing on one that fits. Titles do matter. When you arrive at the right one, everything falls into place. Titles represent what is important in a story, and they convey a tone, an emotion, and sometimes a genre. Titles entice readers or drive
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The Real CSI

A Forensic Handbook for Crime Writers

by Kate Bendelow ...

Who is allowed access to a crime scene? What happens when a body is discovered? Will a blood transfusion alter DNA? How can the distribution of gunshot residue inform your plot? The Real CIS - A Forensic Handbook for Crime Writers answers these questions and more in a unique and exclusive insight into crime scene investigation. Using real-life examples and case studies, experienced CSI Kate ... Read more

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Who is allowed access to a crime scene? What happens when a body is discovered? Will a blood transfusion alter DNA? How can the distribution of gunshot residue inform your plot? The Real CIS - A Forensic Handbook for Crime Writers answers these questions and more in a unique and exclusive insight into crime scene investigation. Using real-life examples and case studies, experienced CSI Kate
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Unlimited Writing Ideas

Writing Tools, #1

by Jon Griffin ...

Series Book 1 - Writing Tools
Many people have trouble coming up with writing ideas. It is not because they lack writing skills, rather it is because they don't have a way to generate unlimited writing ideas. You need some good writing tools.If you want to improve your writing, and never run out of ideas to write and blog about, this is a book for you. You can use these writing skills for blogging, business writing, or ... Read more

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Many people have trouble coming up with writing ideas. It is not because they lack writing skills, rather it is because they don't have a way to generate unlimited writing ideas. You need some good writing tools.If you want to improve your writing, and never run out of ideas to write and blog about, this is a book for you. You can use these writing skills for blogging, business writing, or
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Point of View

by Angela Hunt ...

Series Book 3 - Writing Lessons from the Front
Unlocking the mystery behind POINT OF VIEW: why is point of view important to a novelist, and how can we make sure we're using it correctly? Which serves the story better--first person, third person, omniscient, or the quirky second? Using thirty years of writing experience, Angela Hunt presents a brief lesson on point of view that should answer all your questions in practical, simple terms. You ... Read more

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Unlocking the mystery behind POINT OF VIEW: why is point of view important to a novelist, and how can we make sure we're using it correctly? Which serves the story better--first person, third person, omniscient, or the quirky second? Using thirty years of writing experience, Angela Hunt presents a brief lesson on point of view that should answer all your questions in practical, simple terms. You
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