Voice by James Scott Bell
What is the single greatest secret to a breakout writing career? What is it that every agent and editor wants to see, and every reader delights in? It's VOICE. Everyone talks about it, yet no one seems able to define it. Voice has therefore been the most elusive aspect of the entire writing craft to teach. Until now. In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell reveals the true source of voice, and what any writer in any genre can do to capture it for their own work. In VOICE: The Secret Power of Great Writing you'll learn: - An actual working definition of voice that is simple yet powerful - Bell's original method for turning that definition into book-length voice power - How to vary voice from genre to genre, book to book - How to enhance voice with emotion, flow, and attitude - How to create vivid word pictures - Exercises to expand your voice and style - Example after example of voice in action Don't settle for good writing. Go for the unforgettable. The secret of voice will help you get there.
James Scott Bell is the author of the Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure, a top-selling WDB title, as well as the recently released Write Great Fiction: Revision & Self-Editing. He is also the author of more than fifteen novels and a Christy Award winner. His fiction has been reviewed in Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Library Journal, and the Library Review. His recent and forthcoming novels include Try Darkness (July 30, 2008, from Center Street), Deceived (Feb 2009), and Try Fear (July 2009). He currently teaches fiction writing courses at Pepperdine University and is a regular on the conference circuit, speaking at such conferences as the Mid-Atlantic Writers Conference, Glorieta Christian Writers Conference, and the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild Conference. His Website is www.jamesscottbell.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780910355285 |
| ISBN 10 | 0910355282 |
| Title | Voice |
| Author | James Scott Bell |
| Series | Bell On Writing |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Compendium Press |
| Year published | 2015-10-14 |
| Number of pages | 120 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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