Cover art: Marie Brennan ; cover design by: Maya Kaatharine Bohnhoff ; interior design by: Knotted Road Press"--title page verso. "Radford's clear, concise writing advice will kickstart a beginner's book and provide more experienced authors with food for thought."--Patricia Rice, USA Today bestselling author of the Unexpected Magic Series--Cover. Materials removed from MsC1221 (Phyllis Irene Radford papers). IaU
Summary:
People have great book ideas. Yet despite their best efforts, they find it nearly impossible to complete a single chapter. All too soon they give up, disheartened. In this slender, easy-to-use volume, Phyllis Irene Radford--author of over forty books, and editor of twenty-five books, and fifteen anthologies--gently guides writers through plot structure, realistic characters, dynamic writing, organizational tools, and the publishing industry from in insider's point of view. If you've ever thought about writing a novel, this book can help you create a dynamic beginning, conquer the muddle of the middle, and write a powerful and satisfying ending with an experienced teacher holding your hand and giving examples."--Page 4 of cover.
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