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Is this the right book for me?Designed for all those wanting to be the next Dan Brown, this introduction to writing popular fiction will be a key addition to the writer's bookshelf. Authored jointly by a literary consultant/agent and a highly successful author, it offers not simply a guide to writing a novel but an introduction to writing a plot-based, action-focused blockbuster. It covers such key practicalities as the importance of plot, pace, action, character and the different demands of such popular commercial genres as romantic fiction, thrillers and so on. For those looking to write for a living, this book provides vital information on the process, including finding an agent and making a living as a writer.Write a Blockbuster And Get it Published includes:Part one - Writing a blockbusterChapter 1: Getting startedChapter 2: CharacterizationChapter 3: Plot and scene structureChapter 4: Planning your storyChapter 5: Great openingsChapter 6: How to write blockbuster proseChapter 7: DialogueChapter 8: PacingChapter 9: Rewriting and self-editingChapter 10: The A-Z of genresPart two - Submitting a blockbuster, getting an agent and being publishedChapter 11: The commonsense approach to submittingChapter 13: The reality of being publishedChapter 14: Exploring other publishing avenuesChapter 15: TroubleshootingLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of how to write a blockbuster.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Table of Contents:
PART ONE Chapter One - Getting Started Chapter Two - Structure: Why Plot Isn't a Four-Letter Word Chapter Three - Show Me the Action Chapter Four - The Life and Soul of the Party? Chapter Five - Keep Those Pages Turning Chapter Six - Is Your Cup Too Full? Chapter Seven - Commercial Genres: An Essential Guide Chapter Eight - Rewrite Until It's Right PART TWO Chapter Nine - The Commonsense Approach to Submitting to Agents and Publishers Chapter Ten - Rejected? How To Turn it Into a Positive Chapter Eleven - I've Got an Agent! Chapter Twelve - The Reality of Being Published Chapter Thirteen - Troubleshooting

About the Author :
Helen Corner is the founder of Cornerstones, a leading UK literary consultancy responsible for launching exciting new writers, such as Katherine Langrish -Troll Fell (HarperCollins, 2004); Judith Kelly - Rock Me Gently (Bloomsbury, 2005); and Jane Yardley - Painting Ruby Tuesday. Lee Weatherly writes contemporary fiction for teenagers; several of her books have been shortlisted for awards. She is also a commercial fiction consultant for the Cornerstones agency and runs a series of writing workshops.

Review :
This is the most useful book I've read about writing fiction and getting published. - - A Reader If you buy one book on writing, buy this one, won't you? It is FANTASTIC! - - A Reader Great if you are a beginner, and even if you are already published they give you a new insight into your craft. - - Writing Magazine


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781444103199
  • Publisher: John Murray Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Teach Yourself
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Width: 132 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1444103199
  • Publisher Date: 30 Apr 2010
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 224 gr


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