The Writer's Tool Box: How to Write Fiction and Non-Fiction That Will Sell (5 CD Set) [Abridged] [Audio CD]

Patrika Vaughn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

FOR THE SERIOUS WRITER . . . Now that you've identified your need, you're ready to move on to THE WRITER'S TOOL BOX which covers the all-important aspects of Openings, Voice, Character and Plot. These CDs have been distilled from classes, seminars and workshops given from Florida to Finland. They hold the accumulated wisdom of more than 25 years of writing, editing and publishing savvy. They'll open your eyes and save you time.

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About the Author

Spanning a 25-year career as a writer, editor, publisher, lecturer, author and literary agent, Patrika Vaughn understands the written word and how to market it. She is also armed with an arsenal of tools to quickly propel the works of aspiring writers through today's prohibitive publishing arena and into the hands of readers. She's your Author's Advocate

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: A Cappela Publishing; Abridged edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965630978
• ISBN-13: 978-0965630979
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,922,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm known as the world's foremost Author's Advocate. What that means is that I work with authors, from concept through successful publication and marketing of their works. So if you have an idea for a book but don't know how to begin or if there's a market for it, get in touch. If you have a first draft and simply need an editor or a publisher, get in touch. Wherever you are, I can save you time and money and help you achieve your goals.
I've served as a literary agent, professional writer, ghostwriter, and teacher of creative writing for more than 20 years. My works have appeared in more than 100 national publications and I'm listed in The International Authors and Writer's Who's Who.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good set of writer tools especially for new writers, April 9, 2004

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Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Writer's Tool Box: How to Write Fiction and Non-Fiction That Will Sell (5 CD Set) (Audio CD)

While Patrika Vaughn's earlier book "Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish & Market Your Book" was a solid winner of a book for the beginning writer, this work has both good and bad points. On the good side this work follows up on the prior book with much more detailed information on how to write better. The different CDs cover "Why Your Writing Isn't Working", "Openings That Hook Readers", "Choosing Your Voice", "Bringing Characters to Life", and "Plots that Intrigue". As usual she does an excellent job on these subjects and the information is sure to improve the writing of anyone trying to break into the writing market. She does a really good job with the ones on "Openings that Hook Readers" and "Plots that Intrigue". These are perhaps the most important parts of good writing and so many people do them badly.

There were two things about the CDs that I found annoying. First is that every CD had the same opening information repeated on it. It was appropriate on the first one in order to introduce herself and make sure the listener knows exactly what a writer's advocate does. But repeating it at the beginning of each CD was marketing overkill and annoying. The only other problem was the actual speech pattern used on the CDs. The conversation was choppy and hesitant like one of the old documentary school movies from the 1950's. At times I felt like shouting, "Just say it and move on".

The bottom line here is that the CDs are valuable and contain very good lessons on how to improve your writing. If you can patiently work through the presentation you will be rewarded. "The Writer's Toolbox" is a recommended purchase for anyone wanting to improve his or her writing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST EVER!, April 16, 2004

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Joann (Johannesburg, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Writer's Tool Box: How to Write Fiction and Non-Fiction That Will Sell (5 CD Set) (Audio CD)

I struggled with books, classes and other audio instructions for years and my writing didn't get better. Then I heard about The Writer's Tool Box and tried it. Zowie! I'm now a published writer, and I owe it all to this CD.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN INTERMITTENT WRITER SAYS...., April 16, 2004

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Jon Newman (Clearwater, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Writer's Tool Box: How to Write Fiction and Non-Fiction That Will Sell (5 CD Set) (Audio CD)

I read McFarland's review and disagree. I'm one of those writers who can't quit my day job yet, so I only get to study and write intermittently. I always carry one of these five CDs in my car so I can listen as I drive. The repeated intro on each tape helps me get back in the grove...reminds me of who I'm listening to, and what she's all about. By the time the new material begins, I'm ready to absorb it. What follows is great, worth listening to many times. I think everything about this CD set is terrific. Wouldn't change a thing.