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The Weekend Novelist

by Robert Ray

ISBN13: 9780440505945
ISBN10: 0440505941
Condition: Standard
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Robert J. Ray unlocks the mystery of writing a mystery in this practical, useful guide. Through the use of developmental writing exercises and examples from famous writers of the genre, he divides the writing process into fifty-two weekend work sessions, each beginning with the definition of the task and its purpose, and leading into the exercises that will become the basis of the mystery.

From assembling the elements through character, scene, and plotting, to drafting and editing, and finally marketing the novel to a publisher, "The Weekend Novelist Writes A Mystery" provides all the elements to complete a mystery novel in just fifty-two weekends.

Synopsis:

During the week Robert J. Ray was a teacher. On weekends he learned the fiction writer's craft and produced his first novel. He ended up selling six books in six years. The same success as a writer can happen to you.

His step-by-step program, the same one he uses himself and teaches in his popular fiction-writing class, organizes your writing around the weekends. Each weekend you work through the basics of character, scene, and plot, the construction of the novel in scenes and chapters, and the actual writing and editing of your book.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780440505945
Author:
Ray, Robert
Publisher:
Dell Pub.
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Authorship
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - Genre Fiction
Subject:
Technique
Subject:
Fiction -- Technique.
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references p. 267-268.
Publication Date:
c1994
Binding:
Trade Paper
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
xiv, 268 p.
Dimensions:
7.93x5.28x.69 in. .66 lbs.

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