The Writer's Digest Handbook of Novel WritingTom Clark In essays drawn primarily from Writer's digest magazine, noted novelists, leading editors, and teachers address the specifics of novel writing--from how to create dialogue to how to negotiate a contract with a publisher. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Editors Introduction | 1 |
Stranger Than Truth13 | 13 |
The Right Way to Write About What You Know23 | 23 |
Copyright | |
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