Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook: Hands-On Help for Making Your Novel Stand Out and Succeed by Donald MaassMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I picked this up at a workshop given by the author a few years ago. At the time I was daydreaming about writing fiction, but had no time to actually do so. Now that I’m really working on a novel I decided to pick it up again, and I was impressed at how helpful it is in making you think through the many elements that go into writing successful fiction.
One thing I particularly appreciated is that he gives examples from both commercial fiction and literary fiction. The basic structural principles apply in either case. And, let’s face it, even literary authors would love to appeal to a large audience if they can do so without sacrificing their literary goals.
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