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Teaching writers how to break into print by focusing on the business aspects of big-time publishing, this book combines a useful blend of personal anecdotes and experiences with New York agents and editors with how-to information on getting published and publishing. First-time writers learn the importance of who will buy their book and why, as well as what mistakes to avoid. Writers learn the specifics of proving a book's worth to publishers, building a strong marketing plan, and lining up advance sales. ... Read more

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In this, the third book in the popular Marshall Plan series, noted author and agent Evan Marshall focuses readers on making a good novel better and taking the next step of sending their work to editors and agents--all with an insider's knowledge. He teaches them how to:

* Improve dialogue, tension and pace

* Edit for clarity, consicion and correctness

* Approach agents and editors the right way

* Evaluate their relationships with editors and publishers

* Successfully promote their novel

* Outline steps for a dream career path

In all, readers will find 90 no-nonsense tips for writing professional-quality fiction, plus detailed advice on submitting their work, selecting--and working with--a publisher, and promoting their finished novel. ... Read more

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Plan to enjoy this book
The book I have is the exact one but it's blue instead of pink.It was a good book to read, but, nothing stood out that I remember without opening it up and glancing back through the pages.I think the title aims to latch on to the writers who may think of themselves as advanced writers and it backfires by not really giving any new information that the Marshall Plan For Getting Your Novel Published: 90 strategies and techniques for selling your fiction to brag about.

Very Good Advice
The author clearly knows how to write as well as to describe the writing process. I particularly liked the innovative and astute observations he uses on several aspects on writing a novel...ranging from using careful placement of the viewpoint, to knowing when to describe characters or places in the story.
Very succinct, and with plenty of writing examples, Evan Marshall gained a foothold in my library of writing books. Every serious writer should read this book.

Essential Nuts and Bolts Advice
Not much of that arthouse stuff here, folks.Ambigous ramblings on the mystery of the craft are noticably absent.That's because ambiguity and mystery are precisely what this book serves to erradicate.

Having read and benefited from Marshall's earlier works on writing, my hopes for this one were high.Mr. Marshall did not dissapoint.Face it, we glad men and women in the army of the unpublished are amateurs--but we don't have to present ourselves as such.He doesn't cotton to our "foster your creativity" sort of needs; he takes us to boot camp, shows us what it's going to take to become writers.I loved it.More than that, I needed it:From shoring up my plot and pace to letting me know exactly what my ms., cover letter, synopsis, etc. needed to convey and look like.Want to break into print?Start with "The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing".Then get this one.Years from now, if you are honest with yourself, you'll be glad you did.

Outstanding
As a child learns the ABC's so the neophyte writer begins their quest toward their desired craft of story telling. This book has helped me tremendously. Having finished my novel I didn't know the first step toward becoming published. This book has given me that information and much more. The final sentence Quote 'You can't not write' should speak for all avid readers that someday pickup their pen (word processor?) and begin their long awaited novel. If I never succeed into print I will spend the rest of my life writing and reading, I can think of anything I'd rather do.
A great book of instruction, don't miss it. ... Read more

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The Portable Writer's Conference lives up to its title as a confluence of hard-earned wisdom
Now in a newly updated edition, The Portable Writer's Conference: Your Guide to Getting Published is a compilation of wisdom from over forty-five editors, agents, and authors, presented to writers from all walks of life seeking publication. From developing a concept pitch to hear an agent say yes, to crafting a professional-quality feature article for a newspaper or magazine, to tips and tricks for running a successful home-based writing business, crafting nonfiction or self-help books, what every author must know about copyright, and much more, The Portable Writer's Conference is a wisdom-laden supplement to getting one's feet wet in the writing profession. Though not a substitute for a straightforward instructional manual to the writing business, The Portable Writer's Conference lives up to its title as a confluence of hard-earned wisdom gathered from expert writers of all backgrounds. Highly recommended.

Lives up to its title
Yes, there are a lot of good books on writing, but many fall short of really helping you move ahead. This book, while not quite like a conference experience, takes you past all the doubts, and "How do I do this?" to a path toward success.I'm biased, but particularly pleased to see the publishing process explained in a way that encourages people to follow their path.

Helen Gallagher, Release Your Writing: Book Publishing, Your Way ... Read more

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Helpful Advice for LDS Authors!
I highly recommend this book and would have given it five stars except for the fact that there was a small typo or two in it--not the fault of the authors, who are all excellent writers.

Although the book states it's for LDS writers who want to break into the LDS market, the advice given applies to national market publishing in many cases.

I purchased this book at the beginning of my writing career, when I knew nothing about how to get my work published, and learned extensively from it. I'd recommend it to anyone who is interested in having his or her work published. The information runs the gamut from how to write query letters to handling rejections. Thanks in part to "Publising Secrets," my co-author, Nichole Giles, and I now have a book of LDS humor that will be released in the fall of 2009. [....]

An LDS aunthor's best friend
This book has everything a buding author would want to know. All the writers of the book are authors who have broken into the LDS market and know what they're talking about. And they go though everything! from how to handle difficult topics and thymes for an LDS audience, to how to write a quarry letter and submit your work, even on how they've handled rejection letters. The advice from this book is just overwelming. It's a absolute must have for anyone who wants to be an LDS author. ... Read more

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A witty and candid firsthand account -- for writers by a writer -- on how to write, sell, publish, and promote a book.

This invaluable book is written by a working writer -- not a professor, not a publisher, not an editor, not an agent. Robert Masello is a writer who speaks his mind with absolute candor on everything aspiring book authors need to know. He explains the publishing process step by step -what to expect, how it works, and what authors can do at each point to keep things going smoothly. Equally important, Masello has a lot of fun doing it. His book is filled with sometimes hilarious anecdotes from his own experiences in the trenches of publishing.

Writer Tells All covers many topics along the way, both large and small, including the things every writer needs to know: choosing a book topic (fiction or nonfiction), writing the proposal, selecting an agent, understanding book contracts, finding an editor, losing an editor, following the production process from manuscript to bound book, using your own savvy and contacts to maximize the effect of marketing, and publicizing the finished product.
Amazon.com Review
Robert Masello's Writer Tells All starts at the very beginning of the writing process--"Starbucks should be your reward, not your office"--and follows through to the (often) very bitter end. Most books, says Masello in this humorous introduction to the business of writing a book and getting it published, seem to be "published in the dead of night, distributed under the tightest security, and publicized at a pitch that only dogs can hear." Masello discusses book proposals, first drafts, agents, editors, contracts, publicists, book tours, and royalties. He dispels the myth of the autographed copy (contrary to popular belief, publishers do take signed returns from bookstores), divulges the secret to knowing whether there's a check included with your royalty statement (hint: feel for staples), and discloses the dreary truth about book signings ("you'd make more money babysitting"). He braces his readers for those charming conversations with talk-show hosts who "have spent more time combing their hair than they have preparing for your interview," and he revels in the glory that having a publicist invites. "There's something absolutely wonderful about having someone whose job it is to say nothing but good things about you," he writes. "Even your mom may occasionally have her doubts, but your publicist? Never." --Jane Steinberg ... Read more

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Entertaining and instructive for non-writers as well as writers
I'm one of the horde of wannabee writers who never had the self discipline to knuckle down and seriously write, and so I found this highly instructive as well as, thanks to Masello's humor and informal conversational style, entertaining. For those like me, it gives an inside look at what a writer's life is along with the frustrations as well as the rewards.This is especially meant for those bitten with the writing bug, but is equally rewarding for those considering writing, those who have always meant and wanted to and didn't, and those who actually are producing writers.It even has a quick word of advice for those who write reviews. Most highly recommended.

Great book for the midlevel unpublished writer
Covers some salient points for the midlevel unpublished writer:

(1) What to look for when selecting an agent;

(2) Understanding how publishers make their money;

(3) Breakdown of your contract with a publisher;

(4) Why you shouldn't write in a cafe;

(5) Average money for a first time novel; and

(6) Marketing yourself in many ways.

Clever and Motivational
I would dare say that this is a book that anyone would enjoy, whether you aspire to be the next JK Rowling or not.Very witty and entertaining!

What To Expect!
This was a wonderful, funny book. It reminded me a little of "What to Expect When You're Expecting," because, although it has great advice and worst-case-scenarios, it may be too much information for the fledgling writer. Kind of like too much information for the first-time pregnant woman. I don't recomment first-time pregnant women read "What to Expect..." past the fifth month.

Similarly, Masello's book may be too discouraging to read before you've actually written a book.

Don't read this book until you are almost completed, or completed with your project and are ready to find an agent. Don't let this book, or any book or reference about publishing discourage or stifle you. Write the book! Then, read this book.

It's hilarious and very helpful.

Not bad at all
It's an old cliche but I wish I'd had this book a few months ago when I was negotiating my first book contract. There is a lot of good info in "Writer Tells All," covering the high and low points of writing a first book.

Some reviewers have railed against this title, saying that it's yet another 'you can do it' book, but I didn't find that to be the case. I already write for a living, so I tend to find those 'go for it' books to be boring and pointless for me--of course I know I can finish what I write; I do that every day. Instead, I found that this book did a great job of exploring the minute details and experiences that I've come across, and answering a number of questions that I had.

While this book is relatively lighthearted, it's not a lightweight book--there's a lot of useful and legitimate info, from how to come up with a decent title, to how to deal with all the people who want free copies of your book (I haven't even handed in my manuscript to my publisher yet and I've already had more than 70 people as for free copies; as you might expect, I found his advice very useful).

Due to the format of using many small chapters, I was able to quickly dig through it and find a section on what how to approach whatever was bugging me at the moment. Of particular importance to me, was that it evenly divided its attention between fiction and nonfiction--books of this sort seem to always focus on fiction, which is useless to me with my current project.

Some web reviews I read of this book were pretty harsh, noting that it doesn't provide massive factual examples--say, a 15-page example of a book proposal, for instance. Frankly, that would stop the flow of "Writer Tells All" dead, plus there's entire books out there about how to write a book proposal. On the other hand, I did find that the book sometimes promises more than it can deliver (the aforementioned chapter on titles could have used some more name-generating ideas, for instance). Also, the writing style meandered quite a bit, often merely to throw in a few gags. While I make as many stupid jokes as the next guy, it sometimes felt as if the points were there to illustrate the humor, as opposed to the other way around.

Nonetheless, I dug "Writer Tells All." Unfortunately for the author (but excellent for me), I found my copy for $2 while browsing a street seller's table in New York City. As a result, I can honestly say, "Writer Tells All" was worth every penny and then some. ... Read more

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A Non-Fiction Writing Coach in Your Pocket...Getting published is now easier than ever but the fundamental things that distinguish winning non-fiction from the pulp have never been more important. If you're serious about writing a high-quality non-fiction book, getting it published and making it commercially successful then this book treats you to a masterclass that covers all you need to know about creating, crafting, writing and pitching your next bestseller.
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How to write publishable Science Fiction and Fantasy
As a beginning Science Fiction and Fantasy writer, I found this book severely dissappointing. It's not that it isn't a useful book, or that it's badly written; what I disliked, was that half the examples were telling you what you could and could not get away with rather than how to write high quality fiction and best captivate your readers. I went through the book constantly thinking "Gosh! I could write better than this guy, what does he think he's going on about?"

Despite that, there is still a lot that the beginning writer can learn from this book, and does give you a decent idea of what level you need to be at in order to get published. However, if you're looking to write at the best of your ability and come up with genuinely interesting plots, I suggest reading Orson Scott Card's book instead.

Sometimes difficult to read
Teach Yourself Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction is more focused on the philosophies of writing instead of the actual act of writing. It depends on what a person is looking for.

Mr. Stableford's own artistic science fiction/fantasy writing style seems to saturate the book, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It just makes the book as a non-fiction a little bit difficult to follow sometimes.

I enjoyed his occasional touching on the subject of themes (or uses of certain themes) that have been over used in the history of Fantasy and Science Fiction. I also liked his discussions on how even though Fantasy and SF can take places in worlds very different from our own, there has to be some amount of reality or plausibility in them for a reader to understand and feel comfortable reading about it.

good for writing, so-so for sci fi
This is a good book if you're not very familiar with writing techniques in general, but if you've taken even one college course in writing, forget it. I was hoping for more specific science fiction writing techiques, and was a little disappointed not to find them. If that's what you want, try another book.

Dry, academic and strangely useful
This is a good book for the price. However, don't expect too much, especially if you're used to seeing practical examples in your how-to books. The advice contained in the book is solid, well-written and to the point, but I found that there was little content devoted to SF/F-specific subjects. Overall, the tone is very academic -- which may actually appeal to some readers -- but I find that a more hands-on or inspirational style that I've seen in other books is more helpful to me. If you are serious about writing and are well-versed in writing techniques you might benefit from this book in one fashion: It contains hidden gems (few and in between) about the approach to the story!

A worthy resource, though somewhat hard to read
I consider Stableford as among the lower profile hallmark names in the sci-fi/fantasy industry, but he's been around long enough to be an authority on the topic. I have read a few novels and a short story of his recently, but I read this book before all those. Stableford's advice is extensive and used a lot of examples to illustrate points about speculative fiction writing. However, his book falls short in presentation because it uses a lot of continuous text, which can be tiring and monotonous for those whose attention control needs an extra kick. There is a lot to learn from this book, but its presentation could be greatly improved by using a graphic manner. There certainly are some perspectives and points about science fiction and fantasy writing that can be garnered from Stableford, though, so I don't think I wasted my P279. If you can afford to get this, do so. ... Read more

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Young authors need to see their works in print and know that someone is reading their work. Whether in a classroom collection, a school literary magazine, or a commercial publication, getting students in print is a challenge.

Written by a seasoned classroom teacher, Getting Kids Published is a guide to helping your young authors write for other readers. Covering topics such as choosing an audience, querying national publications, and displaying work, this book is a must for any creative writing class.

This guidebook offers teachers the practical information they need to find authentic audiences for their students' writing and advice for making their students feel successful as writers. From discussions of prewriting ideas, to techniques to encourage cooperative learning through editing groups, to ways students can publish their writing, this book has it all.

For additional guidance in publishing how-to see A Teen's Guide to Getting Published. For more ideas in specified literature interest, refer to Getting Kids Hooked on Literature.

Grade 3-12 ... Read more

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OK for teachers; not so much for parents or kids
"Getting Kids Published" (first edition) was a bit of a disappointment.It may have been that I expected it to be directed toward kids themselves and their parents rather than teachers in a classroom setting, but I didn't find an overwhelming amount of material that was useful.The parts that we used were more concerned with addresses of sites that actually accept children'spublications but that was about all.If the prospective purchaser is a teacher, however, this book may be very helpful to you. ... Read more

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Artistic Visions: Hairstylists' Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Published is a manualfor hairstylists who want to have pictures of their hairstyles published in national orinternational trade or newsstand publications. Its contents provide information aboutthe process and stages of planning a photo session, starting with selecting the team ofpeople for the session, editing the photos, and where to submit them. ... Read more

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Fiction markets are richly mined, but they are also thoroughly mapped. Yet the path to publishing non-fiction is much more difficult. Where can you find the resources to publish non-fiction works? ... Read more

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Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name on the cover of a real book? How about reading your eBook on a Kindle? Or listening to your own audio book on an iPod as you run errands or work out?

Well now, with the power of Amazon behind you, these dreams are about to become a reality. Not only can you publish your content in a variety of forms, you can also take advantage of the marketing powerhouse that is the Internet's largest retailer.

With millions of visitors coming through the virtual doors every day, isn't it about time your content was available there as well? Whether you choose to publish a book, a CD, a downloadable movie, or even an eBook for Kindle. But here's the thing - with all those options, it's easy to become lost.

Unless you have a guidebook, like Publish This!.

In Publish This!, you'll learn all the tricks you need to know to get your content formatted properly, uploaded painlessly, and marketed on the bookseller to the world, right alongside the high-profile authors you love to read. What's more, you'll find out how to publish your blog for Kindle users to enjoy, and make a profit doing it!

Stop letting all that great content waste away in the dark recesses of your blog or website. Repurpose it into an eBook, paperback, or audio using the power of Amazon and add another fantastic income stream to your online business. With Publish This! as your guide, you'll find out how to publish with CreateSpace and Kindle Publisher with almost no out of pocket expense. There's literally nothing to lose, and a whole lot of profit to gain.

If you've looked at self-publishing before and been intimidated by all the technical-sounding terms like trim size and royalties, you owe it to yourself to check out Publish This!, where all those and more industry-specific terms are explained in everyday language. Self-publishing doesn't have to be a scary ride - not when you have a great guide to help you find your way!
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I'm FINALLY published!
With the help of this genius guide I finally finished my book and now I'm published and making a few sales a week on Amazon.com. It's NOT making me rich but it's enough to pay a few bills a month and I have started on my second book which will be done in a week or so... ... Read more

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A comprehensive exploration of fiction and nonfiction — from the fundamentals of writing simply and directly to preparing a complete manuscript to approaching a publisher. KEY TOPICS: Selecting characters; using classic “hooks,” creating effective dialog; developing theme fiction, fantasy, and sagas; do's and dont's of query letters; writing an interview; finding an agent; and analyzing contracts and royalties. ... Read more

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Indispensable.
What else can I say?I have been writing since birth (well, it feels like it) and found this book at the ripe old age of 39 - where has it been all my life?I learned more from Pat Kubis and Bob Howland in "The Complete Guide to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction" than I have in years of college writing courses, tutorials, personal practice, and dozens of other writing text.Truely indispensable.Worth every penny.The next book I publish will have a thank you noted to Kubis and Howland... no kidding.

Excellent Teaching and Learning Tool
I have been teaching various mainstream writing classes for twenty years now and have used several writing books; but this is by far the best teaching tool in my arsenal.
I have been told time and time again by my students that this book actually helps them learn to hone their own writing. The examples used are short and on target. Many students who had taken previous college courses say that this book far surpasses any college text they used in the past.

What I like about the book is that it shows the student how to take their own writing and make it better. It is NOT a book that intimidates students with long literary pieces written by famous authors. Instead it uses short paragraphs of literary pieces to prove the point of the lesson.

I have worn out two books throughout the years and my third is now in sad shape.Soon I will order a fourth.If you are serious about learning the craft of writing then this is the book for you.

First class "how to" book
I have taken 4 Creative Writing classes, each given by a published author.I was one of the better students in each class.This book was the text of one of the classes.It was the only text book, and the class was the only class, that I actually learned how to write better.Other classes and other text books discussed how professional writers write but they gave me no usable tools that I could apply to improve my writing.This book will make a dedicated literate person into a very good amateur writer and it will tell that good amateur how to construct a manuscript that is publishable.It will not make a good amateur into a Steinbeck.The other "how to write" books I have read (and I have read quite a few) attempted to make me into a great artist.None of them, however, added anything to my toolbox of writing skills.

I used this as a handbook for several years before I made the mistake of loaning it to a friend who had the good sense to steal it from me, so I am buying another copy. ... Read more

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Every writer wishes that they had a mentor in the business-someone who could share up-to-the-minute insider advice for getting their work published. That wish comes true with Agents, Editors, and You!

Dozens of industry professionals provide fiction and nonfiction writers with essential information about a variety of important topics-everything from preparing a manuscript and getting it into the hands of an editor to the finer points of e-publishing.

Readers will also learn what happens to a manuscript once it's accepted, how to market their books and gain publicity, plus what they should know about sub rights.Amazon.com Review
The Herculean effort required to write a book can seem almost negligible when compared with the energy it takes to line up a hardworking agent, a caring editor, and an acceptable contract. Agents, Editors, and You, edited by Michelle Howry, is a substantial primer for the uninitiated. The book is divided into four sections: Preparing and Submitting Your Manuscript, Selling Your Manuscript, Publishing 101, and Trends in Publishing Today. Howry and the publishing professionals included here emphasize that just as a writer's work is scrutinized, so should the writer examine the work of the agent and the editor, the value of the contract, and the promotion plan. Issues of contemporary concern--e-queries, e-publishing, self-publishing, and even an odd riff on anthrax in the mail--are given their due. The many interviews with and essays by well-regarded agents and editors put a human face on what can often seem from the outside like a corporate monolith. And it is particularly nice to know that, at least according to Jonathan Galassi, editor in chief of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, "there's plenty of room for idealism in publishing today." --Jane Steinberg ... Read more

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Agents, Editors, and You
If you every wanted some inside information on the publishing world, Read Agents, Editor and You by Michelle Howry.First, the book gives the reader a realistic look into the publishing world.Moreover, Ms. Howry provides strong arguments for authors needing agents, they know what publishers want. Not only that, the book lets you talk to editors- interviews provide the editors prospective on the book publishing process.Most importantly, this book is for you, it informs you what you need to do in order to get your book onto the selves of the bookstores or online in e-book format.

Straight Talk To Writers
Every publishing experience is different. Each agent and each publisher operates in a different way--but the overall process has many of the same principles. These principles are captured and explained in this excellent compilation of articles from various F & W Publications.

In one concise volume, you will learn about preparing and submitting your manuscript. How to determine if you need an agent, then how to find the right one and what does an agent do anyway? The answers are in this volume.

After you locate an agent or determine if you need one, what are nonfiction editor looking for? What are fiction editors searching for? Or what are children's editors searching for? These questions are answered in these pages.

Finally what is that process after your book is contracted? How do you work with your editor? What expectations should I have after my book is published?

Publishing is constantly changing and there are no permanent answers but I found the wisdom in these pages worthwhile and something I recommend to writers who are looking for solid answers to their questions.

As editor Michelle Howry writes in her introduction, "Getting a book published is an arduous task. It often seems as if the publishing industry itself was structured to make it as difficult as possible for a first-time author to figure it all out. It's challenging, but there is hope. As you'll see throughout this book, agent and editors really are still searching for talented new writers. Use this book like a road map, inside you'll find the information you need to navigate the unfamiliar publishing landscape and find publishing success. Rely on the advice of these "publishing mentors"--along with your amazingly well-written book--to target an agent, wood an editor, and earn a book contract."

Sound words are in these pages. I recommend it.

Minimal Help
If you've read many writing guides, this one will be of minimal help.It's a collection of old articles and interviews, most preceeding the 2002 publication date by 1-3 years.There's nothing here you can't find on-line or in a book with more specific help.

Review by Irene Watson, author of "The Sitting Swing."
One of the better "investments" I made when buying a self-help book.

Agents, editors and you
If you have not read Writer's Market, this book will be of help.
I find only two dog eared pages after reading the book. I had either read the information in it years ago in other books, or it did nothing for my main desire when I bought the book. Which was a list of reputable agents.
I dog eared "zero in on potential agents", and that Literary agents are the exact same as an editor of days gone by, with the same heavy work load. That electronic submission was not an in thing.
I live in Germany and do not have a used book store to get rid of it in. Any good book I have is full of dog ears no matter what it is. If it has no dog ears it is not a good book. I do not recomemend it. ... Read more

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"An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out." #1 NY Times Best Selling Author Terry Brooks.

"Something for every writer, from neophyte to old hand. My hat is off to Bob." Best Selling Myster Writer Elizabeth George

Writing a novel and getting it published: That's your goal -- and nothing will keep you from making it happen. Such a goal, of course, presents a number of challenges. Make sure you have the tools you need to overcome them and succeed.

In THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT, NY Times Best-Selling author Bob Mayer shares a veteran writer's hard-won advice with a style that's straight from the hip. He lays out the nuts and bolts of novel writing, along with guidelines for starting, finishing, or revising your own work and getting it published. You'll learn how to:

Develop story-worthy ideas
Translate those ideas into a compelling plot -- one that keeps readers mesmerized
Pace your story for maximum excitement
Create realistic, complicated characters
Submit attention-getting manuscripts
Understand the publishing business like an insider

Self-contained chatpers make it easy to focus on the just the elements you need. Take in the advice, sharpen your skills, and hit the ground running. Mayer provides all the reliable information and instruction you need to make your dreams of publication come true.

What are you waiting for? THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT ensures that you're properly equipped for success! ... Read more

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A Fine Reference Guide
Bob Mayer's "The Novel Writer's Toolkit" is an excellent novel writing guide. Other books I've read on the subject have tried to focus too heavily on the technical aspects of writing and not so much on the steps and concepts. What makes this book so easy to read is that everything is broken down into individual tools that, when read in order, will walk you through the entire novel writing process from beginning to end. However, it possesses far more "meat" than a simple bullet-point list. Each tool receives it's own chapter and is explained in depth, thus fulfilling a vital role as a reference guide. Since each tool is broken into its own section, it's easy to search through the book to find what you want to know.

The Novel Writer's Toolkit is a boon to anyone wanting to learn the process behind writing a novel or desiring to polish their current skills. I repeatedly return to it over and over again for guidance during my writing endeavors and it does not let me down. ... Read more

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The aim of this book is to provide access to the knowledge, skills and opportunities needed to become a successful author. It gives an overview of publishing in South Africa; takes the prospective author through the whole process of getting published. It deals with conceptualisation, audience selection, the writing process, providing a focus, the basics of spelling and grammar, format, footnoting and referencing, selecting a journal or publisher, submitting the article and the review process. There are useful tips on mentoring and being mentored and it aims to use a friendly and accessible style. It uese familiar and popular examples and each chapter contains topics for thought or discussion. The text is interspersed with activity exercises and can be used by individuals or in workshops and groups. ... Read more

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Karen Peebles walks you through the steps of publishing your manuscript and getting your book into the eager hands of readers. Do not miss this edition. ... Read more