{"product_id":"the-successful-novelist-a-lifetime-of-lessons-about-writing-and-publishing-9781402210556","title":"The Successful Novelist: A Lifetime of Lessons about Writing and Publishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to write a novel from a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling and award-winning author with more than fifty years of writing and publishing experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Successful Novelist\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the best books on writing fiction for aspiring and experienced writers alike. David Morrell, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eFirst Blood\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Brotherhood of the Rose\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Fifth Profession\u003c\/em\u003e, tackles everything from the craft of writing and dealing with writer's block to the psychology of being a fiction writer and how to market a book. By reading this book, you'll learn how to overcome common obstacles standing in your way of becoming a successful novelist and creating better fiction in the process. Plus, it's great reference guide if you're participating in NaNoWriMo!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics covered include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNovel plotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to write dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewpoint\/POV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucceeding in publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Successful Novelist\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Like listening to a beloved brother. I found the acute observations and his narrative philosophy more valuable for the new writer than the contents of any 100 other texts.\"--Dean Koontz, international bestselling author whose books have sold over 500 million copies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the best guidebook to both writing and the business of writing that I've ever read.\"--Peter Straub, award-winning novelist and poet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Successful Novelist\u003c\/em\u003e is the vehicle you want if you plan to drive your way to successful fiction.\"--Joe R. Lansdale, award-winning author of 45 novels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Morrell is the bestselling author of First Blood, The Brotherhood of the Rose and The Fifth Profession. He holds a Ph.D. in American Literature from the Pennsylvania State University and was a professor of English at the University of Iowa. He is now a full-time writer living in Santa Fe, New Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50676189724946,"sku":"9781402210556","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0c32df83-da87-46df-b747-e4899ec0ce2a.jpg?v=1733877102","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-successful-novelist-a-lifetime-of-lessons-about-writing-and-publishing-9781402210556","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}