By following this 16-step writing program, any writer can fulfill the dream of completing a novel that is ready to submit to agents and editors. No matter what type of novel the reader wants to write--western to romance to literary to fantasy--this program will work.
It breaks down the novel-writing process into small, manageable tasks that even the most inexperienced writers can achieve. Readers will learn how to find a hook, create a conflict, develop a protagonist and set her into motion.
Formerly an editor and now a successful literary agent, Marshall knows the marketplace. His expertise illuminates every subject, from insightful advice about choosing the right story to strategies for building that story with an eye toward publication. He includes plenty of diagrams, charts and section sheets to make following the program easier, and there's even a section with proven advice and information for writing effective query letters and submitting manuscripts for publication.
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One of the Best Books for Writers:
Reading this book will not guarantee that you will write a great novel, but does point out many things to avoid. Get rid of as many adverbs as possible and replace them with stronger verbs. Example:
He walked slowly down the street. (Drop "slowly." The man's speed should be indicated by the context of the passage.) Better: He strolled down the street. (Walking is boring. Try another verb once in a while.) Marshall notes that readers like surprises. Your novel should have three or four... more info
GREAT BOOK!!!:
I struggled for years trying to finish a novel, then I happened upon this 'how to' book. Now I've authored over twenty. It makes everything easy, just keep an open mind and do exactly as it says. Later you can adapt your outlines to your writing style.
Michelle
www.michelle-oneill.com
A step in the right direction:
I am glad I found this material. As someone who has always enjoyed both reading and writing I was elated to find a book that outlined the process of writing a novel. It is nice to have a structured plan and an organized way of working that plan into reality. As a literary agent, Mr. Marshall provides the necessary input within "The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing" for a beginning writer, like myself, to focus on the important story elements in advance of placing a word on a page. Learning to focus on the... more info
The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing:
The book is a step-by-step program to writing a successful novel. Each step is easy to understand and gives examples, both good and bad. There is much to consider in each step but one should be able to write a good novel if the steps are followed.
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