Teach Yourself How to Write a Blockbuster (Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill)) [Paperback]

Helen Corner (Author), Weatherly Lee (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071478019 | ISBN-13: 978-0071478014 | Publication Date: November 1, 2006 | Edition: 1

Teach Yourself How to Write a Blockbuster is unlike other writing guides in that it instructs you on how to write a plot-based, action-focused book specifically for the commercial market. In addition, it covers one of the most important aspects of publishing a novel: finding an agent.

• Covers various genres, including romance, thrillers, and mysteries
• Steers writers toward the hottest trends in fiction

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"This is the most useful book I've read about writng fiction and getting published." -- A Reader 20061021 "If you buy one book on writing, buy this one, won't you? It is FANTASTIC! " -- A reader 20060827 "Great if you are a beginner, and even if you are already published they give you a new insight into your craft." -- Writing Magazine 20061114 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071478019
• ISBN-13: 978-0071478014
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,012,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best present you could give yourself as a writer!, January 8, 2007

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This review is from: Teach Yourself How to Write a Blockbuster (Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill)) (Paperback)

If you buy one book on writing, buy this one, won't you? It is FANTASTIC!
Lee Weatherly and Helen Corner know their stuff and explain it so logically and their caring natures and personalities shine through. I am amazed they give so much away for the price of the book!
The exercises in the book have raised my level of writing ten fold. They have also given me wondrous treasures for the books I am currently writing. Thank you!
The layout of the book is so well done and full of riches, you can't put it down, greedy for the next gift.
Any level of writer will read, reread and refer to this book to ensure their highest levels of writing are maintained and that they walk into the industry, or proceed in it, informed.
WOW! Buy it!

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Writing Made Easy, June 19, 2009

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Mrs. Susan J. Langeder "sooz73" (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself How to Write a Blockbuster (Paperback)

Read the book, done the exercises, subscriber to the business the author owns and 18 months later, still no closer to signing a publishing contract, however, it does make you see writing in a different light. Publishing is a very complex business and this book is really the tip of the iceberg. It is a fantastic start though. The author writes in plain English and she has a literacy consultancy to back up her book which offers conferences, workshops, reviews of your work, editorial reports, etc that can turn into representation, referrals to agents and then publishing. If you're keen to write a novel, a great book to get you started.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Great Writer's Guide, March 30, 2009

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This review is from: Teach Yourself How to Write a Blockbuster (Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill)) (Paperback)

How to Writer A Blockbuster is one of the best writer's guide books I've ever read. It covers everything, from beginning your novel to publishing it. It contains a lot of prompts and examples as well, and both the prompts and the examples are great. The author points out some of the most common problems fiction writer's make, and shows them how to fix these mistakes.
I also found this book a joy to read. Everything is straightforward. There's nothing lacking in How to Write a Blockbuster.