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Writing Fiction For Dummies
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Description
Finding An Agent and Getting Published : Write a query letter, a synopsis, and a proposal; pitch your work to agents and editors without fear. Writing Fiction For Dummies takes you from being a writer to being an author. It can happen-if you have the talent and persistence to do what you need to do.
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Product details
- Paperback | 384 pages
- 188 x 234 x 22mm | 716g
- 02 Dec 2009
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- New York, United States
- English
- Illustrations
- 0470530707
- 9780470530702
- 32,023
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Back cover copy
Establishing an ideal writing environment -- discover how to set aside enough time and an ideal location for your writing
Getting ready to write fiction -- pinpoint your location on the road to publication, and set your strategic and tactical goals to get your novel published
Discovering the principles of writing powerful fiction -- build a realistic story world, envision unique and exciting characters, craft the layers of your plot, and grow a theme organically
Editing and polishing your story and characters -- put on your editing hat and analyze your characters, scrutinize your story structure, and edit your scenes to get your novel in tip-top shape
Getting published -- learn how to write query letters and book proposals that will ignite an agent's or editor's enthusiasm and help sell your novel to the right publisher
Open the book and find:
Your strategic roadmap to getting published
Help in choosing your category
Tips for building a believable plot
Guidelines for creating three-dimensional characters
Examples of storylines that spotlight a novel's high concept
Pros and cons of various publishing methods
Advice on finding the right agent and publisher
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Table of contents
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About Randy Ingermanson
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