Writing to SellWith this guide, writers can learn how to create good fiction and publish profitably, guided by the timeless advice of the man who built the legendary literary agency that still bears his name. Includes information on creating characters, plotting a novel, formatting the manuscript, deciphering a publishing contract, and more. |
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| Title | Writing to Sell |
| Author | Scott Meredith |
| Edition | 4, illustrated |
| Publisher | Writer's Digest Books, 1995 |
| Original from | the University of Virginia |
| Digitized | Jun 28, 2010 |
| ISBN | 0898797500, 9780898797503 |
| Length | 221 pages |
| Subjects | › Language Arts & Disciplines / General |
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