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How I Write

Secrets of a Bestselling Author

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1 of 1 copy available
1 of 1 copy available

How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist? Especially one like Janet Evanovich.Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a witty Q&A format:
- How she comes up with such remarkable characters
- How she nails the perfect name every time
- How she finds out insider details
- Just how she sets up those masterful plots
- What the life of a full-time writer is really like
- What she'd tell an aspiring author about the publishing industry
- And much, much more!
This book details the elements of writing and publishing a novel, and addresses all categories of fiction-from mystery/thriller/action titles to romance; from stand-alone narratives to series. It offers practical and inspiring advice on such subjects as structuring a plot and handling rejection. And it combines one of today's most successful fiction writers with a published non-fiction writer in Ina Yalof who teaches creative fiction. HOW I WRITE is the perfect reference for anyone looking to improve their writing, and for those fans who are hungry to find out more about just how Janet Evanovich ticks.

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Are you interested in writing a mystery series? Here are some tips from a pro. Ina Yalof, a Dartmouth writing teacher and Evanovich's colleague, relates general information. Alex, Evanovich's daughter, offers insightful questions. Evanovich herself adds upbeat, funny insights. For example, she urges that authors face writing sex scenes with "a couple glasses of cheap champagne and a bucketful of M&Ms." Writers may have heard much of this information before, but the narrators' chemistry and sense of fun shine through as they cover everything from developing characters to publication. There are also wonderful excerpts from the Stephanie Plum novels, which may draw fans of the series. S.W. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

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