{"product_id":"the-writers-guide-to-weapons-a-practical-reference-for-using-firearms-and-knives-in-fiction-9781599638157","title":"The Writer's Guide to Weapons: A Practical Reference for Using Firearms and Knives in Fiction","description":"When it comes to writing weapons, most authors shoot from the hip--and miss. \u003ci\u003eThe Writer's Guide to Weapons\u003c\/i\u003e will help you hit your target every time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirearms and knives have starring roles in a wide range of genres--crime, thriller, war, mystery, Western, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of weapons in novels and film are pure fiction. Knowing the difference between a shotshell and a slug, a pistol and a revolver, or a switchblade and a butterfly knife is essential for imbuing your story with authenticity--and gaining popularity with discerning readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside you'll find: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - An in-depth look at the basics of firearms and knives: how they work, why they work, what they look like, and how to depict them accurately in your stories.\u003cbr\u003e - The biggest weapons myths in fiction, TV, and film.\u003cbr\u003e - A surefire guide for choosing the correct weapon for your characters, no matter their skill level, strength, or background.\u003cbr\u003e - A review of major gun and knife laws, weapons safety tips, and common police tactics.\u003cbr\u003e - \"The Hit List,\" showcasing the most popular weapons for spies, detectives, gunslingers, gangsters, military characters, and more.\u003cbr\u003e - Examples highlighting inaccurate vs. accurate weapons depictions.\u003cbr\u003e - An insightful foreword by David Morrell, the award-winning creator of Rambo.\u003cbr\u003e Equal parts accessible, humorous, and practical, \u003ci\u003eThe Writer's Guide to Weapons\u003c\/i\u003e is the one resource you need to incorporate firearms and knives into your fiction like a seasoned professional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenjamin Sobieck\u003c\/b\u003e is an online editor and product manager for a number of weapons and outdoors magazines, such as \u003ci\u003eGun Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBLADE\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLiving Ready\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eModern Shooter\u003c\/i\u003e. A crime and thriller author, he has appeared in such anthologies and journals as \u003ci\u003eBurning Bridges: A Renegade Fiction Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eExiles: An Outsider Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Heart Magazine presents Noir\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOut of the Gutter\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also worked as a newspaper crime reporter. For more about Sobieck and his crime-fighting creation, detective Maynard Soloman, visit www.CrimeFictionBook.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50921663496466,"sku":"9781599638157","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0b9e7214-b202-496a-82b6-17e14d7dad0e.jpg?v=1738922808","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-writers-guide-to-weapons-a-practical-reference-for-using-firearms-and-knives-in-fiction-9781599638157","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}