Levin shows beginning as well as experienced novelists what makes the juiciest conflicts, how to use point of view, and how to get to know the characters. Levin also divdes topics into "The Basics" and "The Finer Points", offering writers two levels of instruction.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
comprehensive:
Donna Levin's wonderfully nitty-gritty manual covers characterization, dialog, plots, sub-plots, point of view, voice, etc. She takes the novice fiction writer through these topics, giving numerous examples from simple to advanced. She includes practical writing exercises incorporating her lessons after each chapter. When Levin is done revealing the intricacies of novel creation, readers have learned how to write a book of their own. Get That Novel Written! will benefit those with a serious interest in... more info
Great Intro on Point of View and Fiction Basics:
This is an excellent book for beginners as well as intermediate writers. This is one of the few books if not only one which has the best introduction on Point of View and Story Time (present and past tense options in narrations). The book is also organized with built-in "Rewriting sections" for each chapter. The character section explores the typical standard in character building, but the plot section has a useful introductory on premise and subplots. The book loses a star for not including a... more info
One of my favorites:
I love this book. Donna Levin really understands the craft, not just as an art, but also as a trade. I couldn't put the book down because every page gave wonderful advice on how to improve your writing and make it more marketable. Lots of books will tell you the how's and what's of good writing, but this book really takes the time to explain the why's. And best of all it is inspirational and fun to read. I highly recommend this book, and I've bought copies as gifts for my writer friends.
Excellent Book for Beginning Writers!!!:
I purchased this book for my husband who found it to be extremely informative and positive. Unfortunately, I purchased "An Idiot's Guide to Getting Published" as well, and he read that one first. He almost put down his pencil right then and there. However, I encouraged him to read "Get That Novel Written" and he was renewed, felt inspired, and back on track! The book answers so many questions new novel writers have, and gives clear examples of how to get out of a jam! We would highly recommend this book to... more info
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