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Writing Fiction for Dummies by Peter Economy and Randy Ingermanson (2009, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470530707
ISBN-139780470530702
eBay Product ID (ePID)73694578
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
Publication NameWriting Fiction for Dummies
LanguageEnglish
SubjectAuthorship, Composition & Creative Writing
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
AuthorPeter Economy, Randy Ingermanson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"... an easy-to-follow guide providing step-by-step instructions...." (Writers Forum, December 2009)
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal808.3
SynopsisA 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., 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., 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., 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. Establishing an ideal writing environment discover how to set aside enough time and an ideal location for your writing 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 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 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 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: Your strategic roadmap to getting published Help in choosing your category Tips for building a believable plot Guidelines for creating three-dimensional characters Examples of storylines that spotlight a novel's high concept Pros and cons of various publishing methods Advice on finding the right agent and publisher
LC Classification NumberPN3355
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- May 31, 2016
A Newbies Guide
After writing my whole life, my husband and family persuaded me to write that novel churning around in my head. I was excited about it, yet kept putting it off because it seemed so very daunting, and quite frankly, it is! I decided that I needed some help organizing and just simply get to how it's done. I think that this Writing Fiction for Dummies is just great. It's organized in the right format for me. I'm no stranger to the "Dummies" series because I'm an M.D. and used the Microbiology and Biochemistry among others to help me in Medical school. Now I'm taking a time out to fulfill my other dream and write. This works to use this guide!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 12, 2018
Best Dummies Book I've Read
This author maps out what every new writer needs to begin writing a novel. I highly recommend this book. I've read about a dozen other Dummies books on various topics and I've found many of them lacking in one way or another. Not this one. Other great books I'd recommend are: The Writer's Guide to Expressions and Emotions by S.A. Soule The Keys to Great Writing by Stephen Wilbirs Mastering the Craft of Writing by Stephen WilbirsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 18, 2020
Good advice for the new fiction writer
Good, basic advice for writing fictionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 03, 2025
Great product
As describedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 13, 2016
A Compendium
There are lots of good books on writing fiction. The thing that sets this one apart is its thoroughness. It is a compendium of several of the best books on the subject all rolled into one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 11, 2024
great
greatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
