The First Five Pages by Noah Lukeman

The First Five Pages by Noah Lukeman

A practical and succinct guide designed to help you give your manuscript its best chance to be noticed by literary agents. Contains a systematic chapter-by-chapter look at the symptoms of bad writing and how to avoid them. Written in an engaging and friendly style by a successful literary agent with a knowledgeable insider's perspective.

Review from previous edition Intelligent, important, valuable, and entertaining instructions. . . It should be read by all novice writers - and by those whose books are already published but intend to write more. * Richard Marek, former editorial director of Kirkus Reviews *
Mr. Lukeman has written a definitive handbook on the pitfalls to avoid in your work. . . . I highly recommend The First Five Pages to anyone who is serious about their writing. * PlanetShowbiz.com *
Tricks of the trade add to The First Five Pages' value, as do tips on grammar, style, voice and dialogue, and writing exercises. . . . A bargain when you consider all the information packed into [it]. * San Antonio Express-News *
Novice and amateur writers alike will benefit from literary agent Lukeman's lucid advice in this handy, inexpensive little book. Carrying the craft of writing beyong Strunk and White's classic Elements of Style, this book should find a wide audience. . . . Writers' groups and workshops will want multiple copies. * Library Journal *

Noah Lukeman is the author of a number of best-selling writing books, including A Dash of Style: The Art and Mastery of Punctuation. Noah is the owner of a literary agency in New York City.

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ISBN 13	9780199575282
ISBN 10	0199575282
Title	The First Five Pages
Author	Noah Lukeman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2010-02-11
Number of pages	202
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