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Includes advice on perfecting dialogue, plot, and endings Turn your bright idea into a brilliant novel With a published author advising you on how to write a great novel, and a literary agent on how to get a publishing deal, this guide gives you the complete inside track on the art and science of breaking into the fiction publishing industry. It takes you step-by-step from concept to contract so you have all the tools you need to tell your story with skill, and approach agents and publishers with confidence. * Structure your novel * Develop believable characters * Put the seven basic stories to work * Troubleshoot and edit your work * Get a good agent * Negotiate a deal
Contents
Introduction. Part IWorld. Chapter 2: Meshing Your Talent and Technique. Chapter 3 : Getting to the Writing. Part II: Building from the Basics. Chapter 4: Following the Hero's Journey. Chapter 5: Scheming and Plotting: Using Stories. Chapter 6: Considering the Grand Concept. Chapter 7: Structuring the Story. Part III: Examining the Elements. Chapter 8: Creating Characters. Chapter 9: Exploring Relationships. Chapter 10: Talking about Dialogue. Chapter 11: Including Conflict. Part IV: Fine-Tuning and Finishing Up. Chapter 12: Adding Depth and Detail. Chapter 13: Getting Creative. Chapter 14: Ending and Editing. Part V: Publishing. Chapter 15: Entering the World of Publishing. Chapter 16: Finding an Agent. Chapter 17: Preparing for Publication. Chapter 18: Coping with the Business Side of Being an Author. Chapter 19: Going it Alone: Self-Publishing. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten Top Tips for Writers. Chapter 21: Ten Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. Chapter 22: Ten Novels You Need to Read and Why. Chapter 23: Ten Tips from Published Authors. Index.
