Description
For years, readers have turned to Lawrence Block's novels for mesmerizing entertainment. And for years, writers have turned to Block's Writing the Novel for candid, conversational, practical advice on how to put a publishable novel on paper.
Now that you've discovered it, you, too, will find this to be the guide for the working novelist. Filled with Block's experiences and much that he's learned from others, the book helps you:
โข identify the type of novel you're meant to write
โข invite plot ideas to bubble up from your subconscious
โข develop characters who act, feel and speak like real people
โข use what you know and learn what you must
โข snare readers from the start
โข keep writing
โข develop your style
โข market your work in a professional manner
ISBN:9780898792089
