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The Plot Thickens: 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life

by Noah Lukeman

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

As a literary agent, Noah Lukeman hears thousands of book pitches a year. Here he shows beginning and advanced writers how to implement the fundamentals of successful plot development, such as character building and heightened suspense and conflict.

Review:

"A highly useful book that is written in an accessible style and filled with valuable examples."
(The Writer)

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"A written version of the mentor you always wished you could have."
(Midwest Book Review)

Review:

"The type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined."
(Prarieden.com)

Review:

"Lukeman understands... what makes for excellent, not just bestselling, fiction. Treat yourself to his superbly written reference guide."
(Netauthor.org)

About the Author

Noah Lukeman is a New York literary agent whose clients include multiple winners of the Pulitzer Prize and American Book Award, National Book Award finalists, Edgar Award finalists, New York Times bestselling authors, and the faculty of esteemed universities. He has worked as a manager in Artists Management Group, and is currently president of Lukeman Literary Management Ltd. He is also author of the bestselling The First Five Pages, now part of the curriculum in many universities.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780312309282
Subtitle:
8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life
Author:
Lukeman, Noah
Publisher:
St. Martin's Griffin
Location:
New York
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Writing Skills
Subject:
Plots
Subject:
Plots (Drama, novel, etc.)
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - General
Subject:
Fiction -- Technique.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series Volume:
108-89
Publication Date:
June 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
7.16x5.08x.66 in. .38 lbs.

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