| What's it like? |
vii, 262 pages ; 21 cm |
| Helpful notes! |
Includes index. |
| What's it about? |
Provides advice on what not to do when writing a novel by offering examples of mistakes with explanations on how to avoid making them. |
| What's in it? |
pt. 1. Plot -- Beginnings and setups -- Complications and pacing -- Endings -- pt. 2. Character -- character essentials -- Getting to know your hero -- Sidekicks and significant others -- Bad guys -- pt. 3. Styles : the basics -- Words and phrases -- Sentences and paragraphs -- Dialogue -- pt. 4. Styles : perspective and voice -- Narrative stance -- Interior monologue -- pt. 5. The world of the bad novel -- Setting -- Research and historical background -- Theme -- pt. 6. Special effects and novelty acts : do not try this at home -- pt. 7. How not to sell a novel. |
| Helpful subjects! |
Fiction -- Authorship.
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| More people who helped! |
Newman, Sandra, 1965-
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| Special numbers! |
9780061357954 |
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0061357952 |
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