Write fearless. Edit smart. Get published A master class for fiction writers

Lisa Mangum

Book - 2024

"Thousands of writers--from first-time authors to #1 New York Times best-selling authors--have learned from Lisa Mangum's masterful literary advice and inspiration. Now she's collected the best of her writing and editing tips in this helpful book that covers the entire writing and querying process, from nurturing a story idea all the way to submitting a polished manuscript"--

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Published
Salt Lake City : Shadow Mountain [2024]
Language
English
Main Author
Lisa Mangum (author)
Other Authors
Kevin J. Anderson, 1962- (writer of foreword)
Physical Description
xiii, 220 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781639933013
  • Foreword : with passion and precision / by Kevin J. Anderson
  • Introduction : so you want to write a book
  • Starting the story
  • The mathematics of great writing
  • Voice : making your manuscript sing
  • How to write an ending
  • or a sequel
  • that doesn't disappoint
  • Breaking through writer's block
  • Editing : hang on to your hats and glasses!
  • A fistful of commas
  • Submissions and the slush pile
  • Query letters and pitching
  • Quit. But if you can't.