The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel
The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel
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For an aspiring novelist, nothing is more intimidating than a blank page or computer screen. This step-by-step guide helps writers get past that hurdle, start writing, and cross the finish line to first draft in only 26 weeks. It covers the entire novel-writing process - from polishing an idea to finding an agent and submitting to publishers.
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The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel by Hallie Ephron
For an aspiring novelist, nothing is more intimidating than a blank page or computer screen. This step-by-step guide helps you get past that hurdle, start writing, and cross the finish line to first draft in only twenty-six weeks! This guide covers the entire novel-writing process--from polishing an idea to finding an agent and submitting to publishers. This practical guide takes you through the ins and outs of writing and publishing your first book, including how to: Create authentic characters, engaging plotlines, and believable settings Edit for tone, structure, and pacing Find the right agent Market and sell your work to publishers Build a career as a novelist Complete with writing exercises, inspiring examples, and expert advice from bestselling novelists, this book is an excellent starting place for anyone interested in the art, craft, and business of writing fiction.
Hallie Ephron is an award-winning book reviewer for the Boston Globe and the author of six novels, including Never Tell a Lie, and of two books about books, including The Bibliophile's Devotional. She also wrote the Edgar-nominated Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel: How to Knock 'Em Dead with Style. An avid reader of novels of all kinds, Ephron teaches at several writing conferences and workshops.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781440509575 |
| ISBN 10 | 1440509573 |
| Title | The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel |
| Author | Hallie Ephron |
| Series | Everything Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Adams Media Corporation |
| Year published | 2010-12-16 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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