{"product_id":"the-art-of-war-for-writers-fiction-writing-strategies-tactics-and-exercises-9781582975900","title":"The Art of War for Writers: Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises","description":"\u003cb\u003eStrategies and Tactics for the Master Novelist\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSuccessfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles. You not only have to work hard to shape memorable characters, develop gripping plots, and craft dazzling dialogue, but you also have to fight against self-doubts and fears. And then there's the challenge of learning to navigate the ever-changing publishing industry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat's why best-selling novelist \u003cb\u003eJames Scott Bell\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Write Great Fiction staples \u003ci\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRevision \u0026amp; Self-Editing\u003c\/i\u003e, came up with the ultimate novel-writing battle plan: \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War for Writers\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll find tactics and strategies for idea generation and development, character building, plotting, drafting, querying and submitting, dealing with rejection, coping with unrealistic expectations, and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith timeless, innovative, and concise writing reflections and techniques, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War for Writers\u003c\/i\u003e is your roadmap to victory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Scott Bell is the author of the \u003ci\u003eWrite Great Fiction: Plot \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/i\u003e, a top-selling WDB title, as well as the recently released \u003ci\u003eWrite Great Fiction: Revision \u0026amp; Self-Editing\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of more than fifteen novels and a Christy Award winner. His fiction has been reviewed in \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eLibrary Review\u003c\/i\u003e. His recent and forthcoming novels include \u003ci\u003eTry Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e (July 30, 2008, from Center Street), \u003ci\u003eDeceived\u003c\/i\u003e (Feb 2009), and \u003ci\u003eTry Fear\u003c\/i\u003e (July 2009). He currently teaches fiction writing courses at Pepperdine University and is a regular on the conference circuit, speaking at such conferences as the Mid-Atlantic Writers Conference, Glorieta Christian Writers Conference, and the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild Conference. His Website is www.jamesscottbell.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Writer's Digest Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50357131378962,"sku":"9781582975900","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1287802e-5f79-46a8-8cc8-38c563d7fdf5.jpg?v=1728318656","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-war-for-writers-fiction-writing-strategies-tactics-and-exercises-9781582975900","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}