Art of War for Writers: Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises

Title: Art of War for Writers: Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises
Author: James Scott Bell
ISBN: 9781582975900
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Published: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: Original
Condition Note: Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Language & Writing: 1693942
Section: Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing | Fiction Writing
Publisher Description: Strategies and Tactics for the Master Novelist

Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles. You not only have to work hard to shape memorable characters, develop gripping plots, and craft dazzling dialogue, but you also have to fight against self-doubts and fears. And then there's the challenge of learning to navigate the ever-changing publishing industry.

That's why best-selling novelist James Scott Bell, author of the Write Great Fiction staples Plot & Structure and Revision & Self-Editing, came up with the ultimate novel-writing battle plan: The Art of War for Writers.

You'll find tactics and strategies for idea generation and development, character building, plotting, drafting, querying and submitting, dealing with rejection, coping with unrealistic expectations, and much more.

With timeless, innovative, and concise writing reflections and techniques, The Art of War for Writers is your roadmap to victory.