{"product_id":"9781402210556","title":"The Successful Novelist: A Lifetime of Lessons about Writing and Publishing","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to write a novel from a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling and award-winning author with more than fifty years of writing and publishing experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Successful Novelist\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the best books on writing fiction for aspiring and experienced writers alike. David Morrell, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eFirst Blood\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Brotherhood of the Rose\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Fifth Profession\u003c\/em\u003e, tackles everything from the craft of writing and dealing with writer's block to the psychology of being a fiction writer and how to market a book. By reading this book, you'll learn how to overcome common obstacles standing in your way of becoming a successful novelist and creating better fiction in the process. Plus, it's great reference guide if you're participating in NaNoWriMo!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics covered include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNovel plotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to write dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewpoint\/POV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucceeding in publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Successful Novelist\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Like listening to a beloved brother. I found the acute observations and his narrative philosophy more valuable for the new writer than the contents of any 100 other texts.\"—Dean Koontz, international bestselling author whose books have sold over 500 million copies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the best guidebook to both writing and the business of writing that I've ever read.\"—Peter Straub, award-winning novelist and poet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Successful Novelist\u003c\/em\u003e is the vehicle you want if you plan to drive your way to successful fiction.\"—Joe R. Lansdale, award-winning author of 45 novels\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43335776469053,"sku":"9781402210556","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781402210556_p0.jpg?v=1783739684","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781402210556","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}