How to Write and Sell Your Novel...Handbook for the Beginning Novelist [Paperback]

R. Karl Largent (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 25, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0964560623 | ISBN-13: 978-0964560628

If you are one of the growing numbers of people seeking to make significant life changes through writing, this book was written to inspire you. Let's get something straight right up front: If you're getting ready to tackle writing a novel...You can do it! This book will be your guide and Mr. Largent will be your coach.

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"No one can teach talent, but for the beginning novelist I can think of no better place to start than R. Karl Largent's new book." (Stewart Richardson, former editor-in-chief, Doubleday.)

"This book tells you everything you need to get started on your first novel." -- David R. Collins, author and director of the Mississippi Valley Writers Conference.

About the Author

R. Karl Largent is the author of over twenty novels and several nonfiction books, including How to Write and Sell Your Novel...Handbook for the Beginning Novelist. His weekly column, "Curmudgeon's Corner," has earned three Indiana Column of the Year awards and his "Red" series of techno-thrillers have vaulted him onto bestseller lists around the country. Largent has also delivered seminars to over 3000 writing hopefuls.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Robin Vincent Publishing LLC (July 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964560623
• ISBN-13: 978-0964560628
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #867,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To the point, January 8, 2008

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This review is from: How to Write and Sell Your Novel...Handbook for the Beginning Novelist (Paperback)

This book introuduces the concepts of writing fiction in a very succint manner. However, it is very easy to understand and apply. At the very least, it helps a novice writer to get organized and to get started on overwheling task of writing a fiction book. Good tips and advice.

However, I do believe this book needs to be complemented with other books in order to have more examples on how to develop the principles and concepts he is presenting. I suggest buying How to Write a Damn Good Novel I and II which are, by far, the best books on writing fiction that I have read until now.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Write and Sell Your Novel...Handbook for the Beginning Novelist, August 24, 2006

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I COULD NEVER IMAGINE A BOOK THAT TEACHES HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL COULD BE AN ADVENTURE IN ITSELF. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT BECAUSE GOES STRAIGHT TO BONE. I HAVE LEARNED A LOT FROM IT.

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5.0 out of 5 stars How to Write and Sell Your Novel...Handbook for the Beginning Novelist, December 17, 2009

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Great book for how to aim one's creativity in the right direction. Clear, simple and motivating!