Writing Fiction for Dummies Paperback - 2009 - 1st Edition
by Randy Ingermanson; Peter Economy
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Writing a novel can be a daunting process -- it will challenge you, stretch you, and change you. Whether you've never written fiction before or are looking to brush up your skills and learn new techniques for crafting your words, Writing Fiction For Dummies gives you savvy advice on navigating the entire writing process and turning your ideas into a well-written, marketable book.
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Establishing an ideal writing environment -- discover how to set aside enough time and an ideal location for your writing
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Getting ready to write fiction -- pinpoint your location on the road to publication, and set your strategic and tactical goals to get your novel published
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Discovering the principles of writing powerful fiction -- build a realistic story world, envision unique and exciting characters, craft the layers of your plot, and grow a theme organically
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Editing and polishing your story and characters -- put on your editing hat and analyze your characters, scrutinize your story structure, and edit your scenes to get your novel in tip-top shape
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Getting published -- learn how to write query letters and book proposals that will ignite an agent's or editor's enthusiasm and help sell your novel to the right publisher
Open the book and find:
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Your strategic roadmap to getting published
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Help in choosing your category
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Tips for building a believable plot
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Guidelines for creating three-dimensional characters
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Examples of storylines that spotlight a novel's high concept
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Pros and cons of various publishing methods
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Advice on finding the right agent and publisher
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- Title Writing Fiction for Dummies
- Author Randy Ingermanson; Peter Economy
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 384
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher For Dummies, U.S.A.
- Date 2009-12-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780470530702 / 0470530707
- Weight 1.24 lbs (0.56 kg)
- Dimensions 8.96 x 7.58 x 0.86 in (22.76 x 19.25 x 2.18 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Fiction - Authorship, Creative writing
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009939355
- Dewey Decimal Code 808.3
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