The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy, Volume 3: The Author's Grimoire

Zhao, Lai [Editor]; Griswold-Ford, Valerie [Illustrator];

ISBN 10: 1896944353 / ISBN 13: 9781896944357

Published by Dragon Moon Press, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy, Volume 3: The Author's Grimoire
• Publisher: Dragon Moon Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1896944353
• ISBN 13: 9781896944357
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Griswold-Ford, Valerie
• Condition: New
• Weight: 16 ounces

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Synopsis

The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy series offers something for writers of all levels, providing advice and detailed instruction for creating a believable fantasy world. The novice author will find the books invaluable for their sage advice, while already published fantasy authors will find the books enjoyable for their well written style and wealth of reference material.In this volume: You've got the basics, you've dealt with the specifics. Now you are ready to get published.Before signing anything, it might be a good idea to know what you're getting into. Straight from the professionals comes what you need to know about the going's-on behind the scenes. Understand publishing options, learn the art of self-promotion, and find new markets. You can also learn how to deal with book critics, the media and critique groups. This helpful volume offers a behind-the-scenes look at how to make your book successful and set you on the road to your next one!

From the Inside Flap

You've got the basics. You've dealt with the specifics. And now, you are ready to take the next step: seeing your work published.Before signing anything, it might be a good idea to know what you're getting into.Straight from the professionals comes everything you need to know about the going's-on behind the curtain. Understand publishing options from publisher Gwen Gades. Hear from Dragon Moon's own Tee Morris on the art of self-promotion. From magazine editor and publisher, Michael Pederson, find out what short fiction and magazine markets wants from you, the writer. With an inside look at dealing with book critics, the media, and critique groups, join Valerie Griswold-Ford (author of Not Your Father's Horseman and co-editor of The Fantasy Writer's Companion) and Lai Zhao (author of "Culture Shock," featured in The Fantasy Writer's Companion) as they take you behind-the-scenes in making your first book a successful book.