In Your First Novel, novelist Laura Whitcomb and seasoned literary agent Ann Rittenberg team up to provide you with the skills you need to write your dream novel and the savvy business know-how to get it published. In this all-in-one resource, you'll discover essential novel-writing techniques, such as: How to best structure your research so that you can save time later How to card your story before you start writing What to consider when developing your cast of characters How to adapt classic story structures to fit your own ideas ?and insider information on what it takes to get published, including: What agents do at those three-hour power lunches - and how it affects you What makes an agent instantly reject a manuscript How to correctly translate submission guidelines What happens if you get multiple offers - or no offers at all Plus, learn about the publishing process from the firsthand accounts of such noted authors as Dennis Lehane, Kathryn Harrison, Jim Fusilli, Kathleen George, and others! | Reveals the keys to achieving your dream. This work includes the start to finish fundamentals you need to produce and launch a first novel. It offers readers advice on both writing and publishing their first novel, from the perspective of a published author and seasoned agent. It is useful for aspiring and struggling writers everywhere.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
ISBN-13
9781582973883
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95192575
Product Key Features
Book Title
Your First Novel
Author
Ann Rittenberg, Laura Whitcomb
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
413g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Ann Rittenberg, Laura Whitcomb
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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