Telling Lies for Fun & Profit: A Manual for Fiction Writers

Characters refusing to talk? Plot plodding along? Where do good ideas come from anyway? In this wonderfully practical volume, two-time Edgar Award-winning novelist Lawrence Block takes an inside look at writing as a craft and as a career. From studying the market, to mastering self-discipline and "creative procrastination," through coping with rejections, Telling Lies for Fun & Profit is an invaluable sourcebook of information. It is a must read for anyone serious about writing or understanding how the process works. Block’s candid, indispensable advice covers every part of the fiction writer’s life, from process to profession: Plot and Story Structure: Turn a plodding plot into a page-turner by learning to distinguish ideas from structure and making things relentlessly difficult for your hero. Character Building: Breathe life into characters that refuse to talk by creating plausible, sympathetic, and original personalities drawn from your own unique experience. Dialogue and Voice: Master the art of "He Said She Said" with strong verbs and natural rhythms that let your characters speak for themselves. The Writing Life: Go from aspiring to professional by mastering self-discipline, handling rejection, and even using "creative procrastination" to your advantage.
ASIN: 0688132286
VSKU: BVV.0688132286.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Lawrence Block|Sue Grafton
Binding: Paperback
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