Crafting Novels & Short Stories by The Editors Of Writer's Digest Books

Crafting Novels & Short Stories by The Editors Of Writer's Digest Books

Learn How to Create Stories That Captivate Agents, Editors, and Readers Alike!

Inside you'll find the tools you need to build strong characters, keep your plots moving, master the art of dialogue, choose the right point of view, and more.

This comprehensive book on the art of novel and short story writing is packed with advice and instruction from best-selling authors and writing experts like Nancy Kress, Elizabeth Sims, Hallie Ephron, N.M. Kelby, Heather Sellers, and Donald Maass, plus a foreword by James Scott Bell. You'll learn invaluable skills for mastering every area of the craft:



   * Define and refine your characters.
   * Make your plot and conflict high-energy and intense.
   * Hone your story's point of view.
   * Create a rich setting and backstory.
   * Craft dialogue that rings true.
   * Select the right words and descriptions throughout your story.
   * Revise your story to perfection.


Throughout you'll find supplemental sections that cover special topics like getting started, beating writer's block, researching your work, and getting published. They'll help you integrate your skills into a balanced, productive, and fulfilling career.

Whether you're writing flash fiction, a short story, a novel, or an epic trilogy, you'll come away with the tools you need for strong and effective storytelling.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781599635712
ISBN 10	1599635712
Title	Crafting Novels & Short Stories
Author	The Editors Of Writer's Digest Books
Series	Creative Writing Essentials Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	F&W Publications Inc
Year published	2012-01-12
Number of pages	368
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.