Take your story to the next level of excellence! You've completed the first draft of your novel--now what? Chances are, it's not perfect...at least not yet. In order to increase your chances of getting a literary agent, selling your manuscript to a publisher, or garnering an audience for your self-published work, you need targeted, practical instruction on tackling the problem areas and weak spots in your story. You need Troubleshooting Your Novel . In this hand-on, easy-to-use guide, award-winning author Steven James ...
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Take your story to the next level of excellence! You've completed the first draft of your novel--now what? Chances are, it's not perfect...at least not yet. In order to increase your chances of getting a literary agent, selling your manuscript to a publisher, or garnering an audience for your self-published work, you need targeted, practical instruction on tackling the problem areas and weak spots in your story. You need Troubleshooting Your Novel . In this hand-on, easy-to-use guide, award-winning author Steven James provides helpful techniques and checklists, timesaving tricks of the trade, and hundreds of questions for manuscript analysis and revision. You'll learn how to: - ADJUST elements of story progression, from causality, tension, and setbacks to plot twists, climaxes, and endings. - DEVELOP authentic, riveting characters by exploring their attitudes, desires, beliefs, and more. - LEARN narrative techniques for elements such as dialogue, flashbacks, suspense, voice, subtext, and flow. - ENSURE reader engagement by aligning with their expectations, fulfilling promises, and instilling trust. - CHECK issues with context and continuity. You owe your book more than just a polish and a proofread. Strengthen your story, prepare it for the marketplace, and make it the best it can be with Troubleshooting Your Novel .
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