Complete Handbook of Novel Writing: Everything You Need to Know about Creating & Selling Your Work

Get advice from the best in the business on every part of the novel writing and publishing process

In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 2nd Edition, you'll learn from the invaluable advice of established writers. Discover new ways to generate ideas, implement intriguing techniques, and find the inspiration you need to finish your work. This fully-revised edition includes a revamped marketing section that covers the unique challenges of today's publishing market and the boundless opportunities of online promotion.

Inside you'll find expert advice from dozens of bestselling authors and publishing professionals on how to:

Master the elements of fiction, from plot and characters to dialogue and point of view

Develop a unique voice and sensibility in your writing

Manage the practical aspects of writing, from overcoming writer's block to revising your work

Determine what elements your story needs to succeed in a particular genre?science fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, inspirational, romance (mainstream and Christian), or historical fiction

Find an agent, market your work, and get published?or self-publish?successfully

You'll also find interviews with some of the world's finest writers, including Margaret Atwood, Tom Clancy, Brock Clarke, Cory Doctorow, Dave Eggers, Elizabeth George, Jerry Jenkins, Stephen King, Megan McCafferty, Audrey Niffenegger, Joyce Carol Oates, Chuck Palahniuk, James Patterson, Richard Russo, Anne Tyler, John Updike, and Kurt Vonnegut. Their words will provide you with the guidance and encouragement of your very own writing mentor.

The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about the craft and business of creating a bestseller.

This title for fiction writers covers: crafting a story, using descriptive writing to break through writer's block, mastering genres and getting an agent.

The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing is a compilation of the best articles and interviews from Writer's Digest magazine, books and annuals.<P>Aspiring authors will find articles on the craft, art and process of fiction writing from such well-known authors as Sue Grafton, Richard Russo, Janet Fitch, Octavia Butler and Terry Brooks. They'll also glean a wealth of knowledge and advice from interviews with Kurt Vonnegut, Margaret Atwood, John Updike, Terry McMillan, Joyce Carol Oates, Tom Clancy and more!<P>It's a comprehensive fiction-writing guide that tackles everything from crafting a story and using descriptive language to breaking through writer's block and getting an agent.