The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel
by Thomas Monteleone
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Author: Thomas MonteleoneEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-03-02
ISBN: 1592571727
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Alpha
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Book Review: If you want to write novels, read this first!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for additional information about the marketing and publicity efforts that need to accompany a book's publication, and found it in this book. It's a funny, quick read, and provides some great information to the fledgling writer. Not only does it tell you about the publishing business, you can do a quick self assessment and see if you're ready to become a writer. There are some great suggestions for developing your own writing process as well. If you are thinking about writing, this is the book you need to read first!
Summary of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel
The write stuff for telling a good story...includes exclusive interviews with New York Times bestselling authors!Novelist and editor Tom Monteleone shares his insights about the writing process-from developing a style through creating believable characters and settings, to the final editing and rewriting chores.
? Features never-before-published interviews with such bestselling authors as Janet Evanovich, Peter Straub, Richard Matheson, Whitley Streiber, Stephen Hunter, and William Peter Blatty
? Includes chapters on the publishing business
? Author has more than 20 published novels under his belt
? Over 8,500 first novels were published last year alone
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