Writing the Paranormal Novel : Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements into Your Story by Steven Piziks and Steven Harper (2011, Trade Paperback)
Vampires, werewolves, and zombies, oh my Writing a paranormal novel takes more than casting an alluring vampire or arming your hero with a magic wand. It takes an original idea, believable characters, a compelling plot, and surprising twists, not to mention great writing. This helpful guide gives you everything you need to successfully introduce supernatural elements into any story without shattering the believability of your fictional world or falling victim to common cliches. You'll learn how to: - Choose supernatural elements and decide what impact the supernatural will have on your fictional world - Create engaging and relatable characters from supernatural protagonists and antagonists to supporting players (both human and non-human) - Develop strong plots and complementary subplots - Write believable fight scenes and flashbacks - Create realistic dialogue - And much more Complete with tips for researching your novel and strategies for getting published, Writing the Paranormal Novel gives you everything you need to craft a novel where even the most unusual twist is not only possible - it's believable.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
F&W Media, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1599631342
ISBN-13
9781599631349
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102794285
Product Key Features
Author
Steven Harper, Steven Piziks
Publication Name
Writing the Paranormal Novel : Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements into Your Story
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.4in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pn3377.5.O33p59 2011
Copyright Date
2011
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Publishing, General, Composition & Creative Writing