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A Writer's Guide to Fiction (Writer's Compass)

by Elizabeth Lyon

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Publisher Comments:

The second book in the Writer's Compass series from professional writing instructor Elizabeth Lyon offers both aspiring and established authors the fundamentals of writing and selling a great novel or short story. In addition to the basics of characterization, plot, pacing, and theme, A Writer's Guide to Fiction also features a plan for revising fiction, a guide to marketing, samples of cover and query letters, and methods of honing the writing craft.

Synopsis:

Helps readers navigate that art, craft, and marketing of fiction writing.

About the Author

Elizabeth Lyon, a regular speaker at writing conferences and retreats nationwide, has been a contributor to Writers Digest and is a mentor, editor, and teacher for many writers. The author of Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write and The Sell Your Novel Toolkit, she lives in Eugene, Oregon.

Table of Contents

A Writer's Guide to Fiction NORTH: Getting Your Bearings

1. The Lay of the Land

2. Finding the Characters for Your Story

3. Finding a Map for Your Story

4. Heroes and Heroines

5. First Steps

6. Deepening Your Characters

7. Casting Characters for Story and Plot

8. Mapping from A to B to Z

9. Narration and Visuals: Settings, Description, and Imagery

10. Finding Your Gait

11. Ending Steps

SOUTH: Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving

12. Problems of Characterization, Structure, Technique, and Style

EAST: Your Rising Star

13. Learning to Market

WEST: Refining Your Vision

14. New Horizons

Index

About the Author

Product Details

ISBN:
9780399528583
Other:
Lyon, Elizabeth
Publisher:
Perigee Trade
Author:
Lyon, Elizabeth
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Authorship
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - Fiction
Subject:
General Self-Help
Subject:
Fiction -- Authorship.
Subject:
Creative writing
Subject:
Reference/Writing
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Series:
Writer's Compass
Publication Date:
20040601
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
7.96x5.16x.70 in. .50 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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