Start Your Novel: Six Winning Steps Toward a Compelling Opening Line, Scene and Chapter Contributor(s): Pattison, Darcy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0985213426 ISBN-13: 9780985213428 Publisher: Mims House OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
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BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Style Manuals - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Publishers & Publishing Industry |
Physical Information: 0.21" H x 6" W x 9" (0.32 lbs) 102 pages |
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Publisher Description: START YOUR NOVEL
In 1999, writing teacher and author, Darcy Pattison, established the Novel Revision retreat, which she has taught nationally and internationally. After her retreat, writers regularly break through to publication. However, the retreat requires a complete draft of a novel. What is you're just starting out? This book, START YOUR NOVEL, takes you from the beginning stages and helps you plan the story and get started. Simple examples from fairy tales illuminate the process of narrowing down your ideas into something manageable. Pattison reviews basic writing skills, and helps you get a strong beginning to your story. NaNoWriMo? You need this book in October to help you plan what to write in November In this book, you'll discover:
The Math adds up to one thing: a publishable manuscript. Finally, a book that brings your dream novel a step closer Get started today FROM THE AUTHOR Now, I am turning to beginning writers and bringing order to the writing process. If you start well, you have a better chance of writing a publishable manuscript--and needing fewer revisions. START YOUR NOVEL is a natural extension of my teaching of fiction and will get you past the terror of the blank page. My passion is to help readers realize their dream. I believe in YOUR story, and this book can help make it a reality. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pattison, Darcy: - Published in nine languages, children's book author and writing teacher DARCY PATTISON has been published with Harcourt, Philomel/Penguin, Harpercollins, Arbordale, and Mims House. Her books received recognition for excellence with starred reviews in Kirkus, BCCB and PW. Twice her books have been honored as National Science Teacher's Association Outstanding Science Trade books. The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman (Harcourt) received an Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature Honor Book award, was named a Notable Book in Language Arts, and has been reprinted in a Houghton Mifflin textbook. |