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  • Letters to a Young Novelistby Mario Vargas Llosa; Natasha Wimmer

    Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2011; US$ 12.99

    Mario Vargas Llosa condenses a lifetime of writing, reading, and thought into an essential manual for aspiring writers. Drawing on the stories and novels of writers from around the globe?Borges, Bierce, Céline, Cortázar, Faulkner, Kafka, Robbe-Grillet?he lays bare the inner workings of fiction, all the while urging young novelists not to lose touch... more...

  • How to Write a Damn Good Novel, IIby James N. Frey

    St. Martin's Press 2011; US$ 21.99

    "Damn good" fiction is dramatic fiction, Frey insists, whether it is by Hemingway or Grisham, Le Carre or Ludlum, Austen or Dickens. Despite their differences, these authors' works share common elements: strong narrative lines, fascinating characters, steadily building conflicts, and satisfying conclusions. Frey's How to Write a Damn Good Novel... more...

  • How to Write a Damn Good Novelby James N. Frey

    St. Martin's Press 2010; US$ 22.99

    Written in a clear, crisp, accessible style, this book is perfect for beginners as well as professional writers who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. Talent and inspiration can't be taught, but Frey does provide scores of helpful suggestions and sensible rules and principles. An international bestseller, How to Write... more...

  • Dancing with Mrs. Dallowayby Celia Blue Johnson

    Penguin Group US 2011; US$ 14.99

    The Real Stories Behind Everyone's Favorite Novels-from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to The Great Gatsby . Every great book begins with an idea, whether it comes to a writer's mind with lightning speed or tugs at the imagination over time. Dancing with Mrs. Dalloway offers stories of the inspiration behind fifty classic works, from The... more...

  • On Writing Horrorby Mort Castle

    F+W Media 2006; US$ 16.99

    The masters of horror have united to teach you the secrets of success in the scariest genre of all! In On Writing Horror, Second Edition , Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Harlan Ellison, David Morrell, Jack Ketchum, and many others tell you everything you need to know to successfully write and publish horror novels and short stories. Edited... more...

  • Write Like the Mastersby William Cane

    F+W Media 2009; US$ 19.99

    Want To Find Your Voice? Learn from the Best. Time and time again you've been told to find your own unique writing style, as if it were as simple as pulling it out of thin air. But finding your voice isn't easy, so where better to look than to the greatest writers of our time? Write Like the Masters analyzes the writing styles of twenty-one great... more...

  • The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novelby Christie Craig

    F+W Media 2010; US$ 15.95

    Every year, thousands of romance manuscripts are submitted to publishers, but only the best are eventually published. This simple guide, written by two awardwinning romance novelists, will show readers what it takes to break into this highly competitive market and will provide them the information they need to get their manuscript out of the slush... more...

  • Elements of Fiction Writing - Beginnings, Middles & Endsby Nancy Kress

    F+W Media 2012; US$ 14.99

    Get your stories off to a roaring start. Keep them tight and crisp throughout. Conclude them with a wallop. Is the story or novel you?ve been carrying around in your head the same one you see on the page? Or does the dialogue suddenly sound flat and predictable? Do the events seem to ramble? Translating a flash of inspiration into a compelling... more...

  • The First 50 Pagesby Jeff Gerke

    F+W Media 2011; US$ 16.99

    Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning... Whether you’re looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editor’s attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged. As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and... more...

  • 2010 Novel & Short Story Writer's Marketby Alice Pope

    F+W Media 2009; US$ 29.99

    BEST RESOURCE AVAILABLE FOR GETTING YOUR FICTION PUBLISHED For three decades, fiction writers have turned to Novel & Short Story Writer?s Market to keep them up-to-date on the industry and help them get published. Whatever your genre or form, the 2010 edition of Novel & Short Story Writer?s Market tells you who to contact and what to send them.... more...