{"product_id":"writing-fiction-for-dummies-9780470530702","title":"Writing Fiction for Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eA complete guide to writing and selling your novel\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo you want to write a novel?\u003c\/b\u003e Great  That's a worthy goal, no matter what your reason. But don't settle for just writing a novel. Aim high. Write a novel that you intend to sell to a publisher. \u003ci\u003eWriting Fiction for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete guide designed to coach you every step along the path from beginning writer to royalty-earning author. Here are some things you'll learn in \u003ci\u003eWriting Fiction for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrategic Planning\u003c\/b\u003e Pinpoint where you are on the roadmap to publication; discover what every reader desperately wants from a story; home in on a marketable category; choose from among the four most common creative styles; and learn the self-management methods of professional writers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cb\u003eWriting Powerful Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e Construct a story world that rings true; create believable, unpredictable characters; build a strong plot with all six layers of complexity of a modern novel; and infuse it all with a strong theme. \u003cb\u003eSelf-Editing Your Novel\u003c\/b\u003e Psychoanalyze your characters to bring them fully to life; edit your story structure from the top down; fix broken scenes; and polish your action and dialogue. \u003cb\u003eFinding An Agent and Getting Published\u003c\/b\u003e Write a query letter, a synopsis, and a proposal; pitch your work to agents and editors without fear. \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWriting Fiction For Dummies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e takes you from being a \u003ci\u003ewriter\u003c\/i\u003e to being an \u003ci\u003eauthor.\u003c\/i\u003e It can happen--if you have the talent and persistence to do what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRandy Ingermanson\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of six novels. He is known around the world as \"the Snowflake Guy,\" thanks to his Web site article on the Snowflake method, which has been viewed more than a million times. Before venturing into fiction, Randy earned a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of California at Berkeley. Randy has taught fiction at numerous writing conferences and sits on the advisory board of American Christian Fiction Writers. He also publishes the world's largest e-zine on how to write fiction, The Advanced Fiction Writing E-zine. Randy's first two novels won Christy awards, and his second novel \u003ci\u003eOxygen\u003c\/i\u003e, coauthored with John B. Olson, earned a spot on the New York Public Library's \u003ci\u003eBooks for the Teen Age\u003c\/i\u003e list. Visit Randy's personal Web site at www.ingermanson.com and his Web site for fiction writers at www.AdvancedFictionWriting.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Economy\u003c\/b\u003e of La Jolla, California, is a bestselling author with 11 \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e titles under his belt, including two second editions and one third edition. Peter is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eWriting Children's Books For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHome-Based Business For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConsulting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhy Aren't You Your Own Boss?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Management Bible\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more books. Peter also serves as Associate Editor of \u003ci\u003eLeader to Leader\u003c\/i\u003e, the Apex Award-winning journal of the Leader to Leader Institute. Check out Peter's Web site at www.petereconomy.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725299683602,"sku":"9780470530702","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_41da7c85-2c99-4f25-977f-03e525638cb8.jpg?v=1734824520","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/writing-fiction-for-dummies-9780470530702","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}