Writing a Novel and Getting Published For Dummies

Writing a Novel and Getting Published For Dummies
PDF Retail | 2012 | 314 pages | English | 0470059109 | 9 Mb

Includes advice on perfecting dialogue, plot, and endings
Turn your bright idea into a brilliant novel
With a published author advising you on how to write a great novel, and a literary agent on how to get a publishing deal, this guide gives you the complete inside track on the art and science of breaking into the fiction publishing industry. It takes you step-by-step from concept to contract so you have all the tools you need to tell your story with skill, and approach agents and publishers with confidence.

* Structure your novel* Develop believable characters* Put the seven basic stories to work* Troubleshoot and edit your work* Get a good agent* Negotiate a deal