Foundations of Fiction [Paperback]

Judith Simpson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0595197914 | ISBN-13: 978-0595197910

So, you want to write a novel? Your character is demanding to be let out of your head and be put down on paper! How do you write a story that sells?Writing good fiction is more than having a great story in your head. It is creating characters that live and breathe and plots that grip the reader. It is creating a setting that is real to your readers, dialogue that sparkles, and pacing that drives the story forward. It is action scenes that put the reader, sweaty palmed, in the middle of it all, and love scenes that melt the readers heart. You need to learn the art of crafting a story.How do you get your story published? Foundations of Fiction takes you step by step through the process of finding an agent or publisher, and creating a compelling synopsis.All writers serve an apprenticeship as they learn their craft, but learning by trial and error is frustrating and tedious. Foundations of Fiction covers all of the nitty-gritty techniques of fiction writing. This how-to book, written by an author who has been there and done that, is your foremost source for creating a story that sells!

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About the Author

Judith H. Simpson, AKA Rosalind Foxx and Sara Logan, is the author of five novels, including the bestselling Winds of Fury, Winds of Fire. She has published numerous articles on fiction writing and often speaks on writing topics at schools and libraries in the community.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (August 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595197914
• ISBN-13: 978-0595197910
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,873,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)