The Weekend Novelist Rewrites the Novel by Robert J Ray

The Weekend Novelist Rewrites the Novel by Robert J Ray

This follow-up to the bestselling The Weekend Novelist will guide writers of all levels through the next phase in crafting their novel: the rewrite.
 
You've finished your first draft--congratulations! Think it's ready for publication? Think again. The next stage is all about revising and reworking your manuscript--fine-tuning the plot, adding or improving subplots, and fleshing out characters; in short, addressing important structural issues that make or break a novel.
 
Robert J. Ray, who helped thousands of writers get from blank page to first draft in The Weekend Novelist, now guides the same audience through a series of seventeen weekend revision exercises designed to fit into any busy lifestyle, focusing on everything from rewriting scenes to developing sound flashbacks to refining characters' back stories. Throughout the book, Ray illustrates his lessons with examples from such great works of literature as Jane Eyre, Gorky Park, and The Great Gatsby so that writers may more easily identify how and why a certain technique or structural element helps or hinders their own work. Also included are checklists, timed exercises, plot diagrams, and charts--all aimed to get you rewriting and revising your draft with confidence.
 
Whether you're an amateur novelist, a seasoned writer who's hit a mental block, or a creative writing teacher looking for proven exercises for better instruction, The Weekend Novelist Rewrites the Novel provides the tools to transform first drafts into successful novels.

Cage of Mirrors, The Heart of the Game, Bloody Murdock, Murdock for Hire, Dial M for Murdock, Merry Christmas, Murdock, Murdock Cracks Ice, and Murdock Tackles Taos are among Robert J.Ray's other works. Ray is also the creator of The Weekend Novelist, a popular nonfiction writing series. At bobandjackswritingblog.com, he gives writing tips. Ray is a native Texan with a doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin. He writes at Louisa's Bakery and Café in Seattle on Tuesdays and Fridays. Visit www.robertjrayauthor.com for additional details.

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ISBN 13	9780823084432
ISBN 10	0823084434
Title	The Weekend Novelist Rewrites the Novel
Author	Robert J Ray
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Watson-Guptill Publications
Year published	2010-02-16
Number of pages	272
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.