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The Successful Novelist - by David Morrell (Paperback)

The Successful Novelist - by  David Morrell (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The Successful Novelist reveals the truth about writing, providing the perspective authors need to write successful fiction that sells.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Learn how to write a novel from a <em>New York Times</em> bestselling and award-winning author with more than fifty years of writing and publishing experience.</strong></p><p><em>The Successful Novelist</em> is one of the best books on writing fiction for aspiring and experienced writers alike. David Morrell, bestselling author of <em>First Blood</em>, <em>The Brotherhood of the Rose</em>, and <em>The Fifth Profession</em>, tackles everything from the craft of writing and dealing with writer's block to the psychology of being a fiction writer and how to market a book. By reading this book, you'll learn how to overcome common obstacles standing in your way of becoming a successful novelist and creating better fiction in the process. Plus, it's great reference guide if you're participating in NaNoWriMo!</p><strong>Topics covered include: </strong><li>Novel plotting</li><li>Story structure</li><li>Character development</li><li>How to write dialogue</li><li>Book research</li><li>Viewpoint/POV</li><li>Writing descriptions</li><li>Succeeding in publishing</li><li>And more!</li><p><strong>Praise for <em>The Successful Novelist</em>: </strong><br>Like listening to a beloved brother. I found the acute observations and his narrative philosophy more valuable for the new writer than the contents of any 100 other texts.--Dean Koontz, international bestselling author whose books have sold over 500 million copies<br>This is the best guidebook to both writing and the business of writing that I've ever read.--Peter Straub, award-winning novelist and poet<br><em>The Successful Novelist</em> is the vehicle you want if you plan to drive your way to successful fiction.--Joe R. Lansdale, award-winning author of 45 novels</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>David Morrell is the bestselling author of First Blood, The Brotherhood of the Rose and The Fifth Profession. He holds a Ph.D. in American Literature from the Pennsylvania State University and was a professor of English at the University of Iowa. He is now a full-time writer living in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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