The Novel Writer's Toolkit (For Writers) - Softcover

Mayer, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935712292 ISBN 13: 9781935712299

Publisher: Cool Gus Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Originally published by Writers Digest.
“A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.” #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs
"Whatever Bob Mayer has to tell us about writing is something we should know. His Toolkit proves an invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry BrooksWriting a novel and getting it published: That's your goal. And nothing will keep you from making it happen. Such a goal, of course, presents a number of challenges. Make sure you have the tools you need to overcome them and succeed.
In THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT, NY Times Bestselling author Bob Mayer shares a veteran writer's hard-won advice with a style that's straight from the hip. He lays out the nuts and bolts of novel writing, along with guidelines for starting, finishing and revising your work.
You'll learn how to:Develop story-worthy ideas
Translate those ideas into a compelling plot-- one that keeps readers mesmerized
Pace your story for maximum excitement
Create realistic, complicated characters
Submit attention-getting manuscripts
Self-contained chapters make it easy to focus on the just the elements you need. Take in the advice, sharpen your skills, and hit the ground running. Mayer provides all the reliable information and instruction you need to make your dreams of publication come true.
What are you waiting for? THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT ensures that you're properly equipped for success!

About this title

From the Author

This book has been written and rewritten over the course of over a quarter century of making a living as a writer. I've added to it as I've more and more about the craft, art and process of writing.It's a Toolkit in that there are no hard and fast rules. It's not the hammer's fault if you try to use it when you actually need a saw. My belief is that you have to learn the craft, then you become an artist. 

About the Author

I'm a New York Times bestselling author, a graduate of West Point, former Infantry and Special Operations, and the feeder of two yellow Labs, most famously Cool Gus. I've had over seventy books published, including the #1 bestselling series Time Patrol, Green Berets, Area 51, and Atlantis. Born in the Bronx and having traveled the world (usually not the tourist spots), I now live peacefully with my wife and Labs. My websites are bobmayer.com and coolgus.com  Thanks!

About this edition

• Publisher: Cool Gus Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1935712292
• ISBN 13: 9781935712299
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 238