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Teach Yourself How to Write a Blockbuster (Teach Yourself)

by Helen Corner

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Publisher Comments:

"Teach Yourself How to Write a Blockbuster" is unlike other writing guides in that it instructs you on how to write a plot-based, action-focused book specifically for the commercial market. In addition, it covers one of the most important aspects of publishing a novel: finding an agent. Covers various genres, including romance, thrillers, and mysteries Steers writers toward the hottest trends in fiction
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About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Structure: Why Plot Isn't a Four-Letter Word

Show Me the Action

The Life and Soul of the Party?

Keep Those Pages Turning

Is Your Cup Too Full?

Commercial Genres: An Essential Guide

Rewrite Until It's Right

The Commonsense Approach to Submitting to Agents and Publishers

Rejected? How to Turn it into a Positive

I've Got an Agent!

The Reality of Being Published

Troubleshooting

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780071478014
Publisher:
Libri
Subject:
Journalism
Author:
Corner, Helen
Author:
Lee, Weatherly
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Authorship
Copyright:
2007
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
McGraw-Hill
Series:
Teach Yourself: Writing
Publication Date:
November 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
210
Dimensions:
7.82x5.18x.60 in. .44 lbs.
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