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Writing Fiction for Dummies
Contributor(s): Ingermanson, Randy (Author), Economy, Peter (Author)
ISBN: 0470530707     ISBN-13: 9780470530702
Publisher: For Dummies
OUR PRICE:   $22.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: December 2009
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Fiction Writing
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Publishers & Publishing Industry
Dewey: 808.3
LCCN: 2009939355
Series: For Dummies
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 7.58" W x 8.96" (1.24 lbs) 384 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
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.