Book Description
Bestselling author Loren D. Estleman has honed his craft throughout a career spanning more than 50 novels. Now readers can benefit from his expertise with Writing the Popular Novel. With engaging, uplifting advice, this book gives aspiring authors a guide to making their dreams come true and features: * An overview of literary genres and how to decide which one is best suited for the reader * Tips on how to conduct research(and how to make the leap from research to writing) * An in-depth look at dialogue, point of view, and other techniques As compelling as it is insightful, this book is the one you can't do without!

About the Author
The author of more than 50 novels, Loren D. Estleman has been nominated for the National Book Award and the Edgar Allan Poe Award. His work has appeared in 23 languages throughout the United States and Europe. He lives in Whitmore Lake, Michigan.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Writing great fiction is, quite simply, hard work. It requires dedication to the craft, hours of thought and research, attention to detail and sentence structure, a clear understanding of the submission process, and so much more. In Writing the Popular Novel, Pulitzer Prize-nominee and award-winning author Loren D. Estleman draws on his vast experience to teach you the awareness and skills you need to turn your efforts into a rewarding, exciting experience. Estleman offers invaluable instruction on the craft behind writing commercial fiction and provides you with a smart, honest look at today's competitive publishing industry. At once thoughtful and engaging, Writing the Popular Novel provides new and experienced writers with an unmatched resource for writing and selling their fiction!

FROM THE CRITICS

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