How I Write : Secrets of a Bestselling Author by Ina Yalof and Janet Evanovich

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Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
Country of Origin
United States
Subject Area
Writing, English
Features
1st Edition
Subject
Writing
Source Language
English
ISBN
9780312354282
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312354282
ISBN-13
9780312354282
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57022586

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
How I Write : Secrets of a Bestselling Author
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Author
Janet Evanovich, Ina Yalof
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-045812
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"No less than her plotting, Evanovich's characterizations are models of screwball artistry. The intricate plot machinery of her comic capers is fueled by inventive twists."--The New York Times "Evanovich's series is as addictive as Fritos--and...not losing any of its salty crunch… Evanovich serves up consistently craveable goodies."--People "Plum is one of fiction's most irresistible heroines."--Seattle Post Intelligencer "Evanovich is the crown princess of detective fiction."--Bookpage "Evanovich is brilliantly evocative."--Denver Post, "No less than her plotting, Evanovich's characterizations are models of screwball artistry. The intricate plot machinery of her comic capers is fueled by inventive twists." -- The New York Times "Evanovich's series is as addictive as Fritos--and...not losing any of its salty crunch? Evanovich serves up consistently craveable goodies." -- People "Plum is one of fiction's most irresistible heroines." -- Seattle Post Intelligencer "Evanovich is the crown princess of detective fiction." -- Bookpage "Evanovich is brilliantly evocative." -- Denver Post, Â"No less than her plotting, Evanovich's characterizations are models of screwball artistry. The intricate plot machinery of her comic capers is fueled by inventive twists.Â"Â--The New York Times Â"Evanovich's series is as addictive as FritosÂ--and...not losing any of its salty crunchÂ'¦ Evanovich serves up consistently craveable goodies.Â"Â--People Â"Plum is one of fiction's most irresistible heroines.Â"Â--Seattle Post Intelligencer Â"Evanovich is the crown princess of detective fiction.Â"Â--Bookpage Â"Evanovich is brilliantly evocative.Â"Â--Denver Post, No less than her plotting, Evanovich's characterizations are models of screwball artistry. The intricate plot machinery of her comic capers is fueled by inventive twists., " No less than her plotting, Evanovich's characterizations are models of screwball artistry. The intricate plot machinery of her comic capers is fueled by inventive twists." -- "The New York Times " " Evanovich's series is as addictive as Fritos-- and...not losing any of its salty crunch... Evanovich serves up consistently craveable goodies." -- "People" " Plum is one of fiction's most irresistible heroines." -- "Seattle Post Intelligencer" " Evanovich is the crown princess of detective fiction." -- "Bookpage" " Evanovich is brilliantly evocative." -- "Denver Post", Evanovich's series is as addictive as Fritos--and...not losing any of its salty crunch... Evanovich serves up consistently craveable goodies., "No less than her plotting, Evanovich's characterizations are models of screwball artistry. The intricate plot machinery of her comic capers is fueled by inventive twists." -- The New York Times "Evanovich's series is as addictive as Fritos--and...not losing any of its salty crunche Evanovich serves up consistently craveable goodies." -- People "Plum is one of fiction's most irresistible heroines." -- Seattle Post Intelligencer "Evanovich is the crown princess of detective fiction." -- Bookpage "Evanovich is brilliantly evocative." -- Denver Post, Evanovich's series is as addictive as Fritos--and...not losing any of its salty crunch… Evanovich serves up consistently craveable goodies., "No less than her plotting, Evanovich's characterizations are models of screwball artistry. The intricate plot machinery of her comic capers is fueled by inventive twists." -- The New York Times "Evanovich's series is as addictive as Fritos--and...not losing any of its salty crunch… Evanovich serves up consistently craveable goodies." -- People "Plum is one of fiction's most irresistible heroines." -- Seattle Post Intelligencer "Evanovich is the crown princess of detective fiction." -- Bookpage "Evanovich is brilliantly evocative." -- Denver Post, "No less than her plotting, Evanovich's characterizations are models of screwball artistry. The intricate plot machinery of her comic capers is fueled by inventive twists." -- The New York Times "Evanovich's series is as addictive as Fritos--and...not losing any of its salty crunch... Evanovich serves up consistently craveable goodies." -- People "Plum is one of fiction's most irresistible heroines." -- Seattle Post Intelligencer "Evanovich is the crown princess of detective fiction." -- Bookpage "Evanovich is brilliantly evocative." -- Denver Post
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
808.3
Synopsis
How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist? Especially one like Janet Evanovich.Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a witty Q&A format: - How she comes up with such remarkable characters - How she nails the perfect name every time - How she finds out insider details - Just how she sets up those masterful plots - What the life of a full-time writer is really like - What she'd tell an aspiring author about the publishing industry - And much, much more How I Write details the elements of writing and publishing a novel, and addresses all categories of fiction-from mystery/thriller/action titles to romance; from stand-alone narratives to series. It offers practical and inspiring advice on such subjects as structuring a plot and handling rejection. And it combines one of today's most successful fiction writers with Ina Yalof, a published non-fiction writer who teaches creative fiction. HOW I WRITE is the perfect reference for anyone looking to improve their writing, and for those fans who are hungry to find out more about just how Janet Evanovich ticks., How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist? Especially one like Janet Evanovich.Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a witty Q&A format: - How she comes up with such remarkable characters - How she nails the perfect name every time - How she finds out insider details - Just how she sets up those masterful plots - What the life of a full-time writer is really like - What she'd tell an aspiring author about the publishing industry - And much, much more! This book details the elements of writing and publishing a novel, and addresses all categories of fiction--from mystery/thriller/action titles to romance; from stand-alone narratives to series. It offers practical and inspiring advice on such subjects as structuring a plot and handling rejection. And it combines one of today's most successful fiction writers with a published non-fiction writer who teaches creative fiction. HOW I WRITE is the perfect reference for anyone looking to improve their writing, and for those fans who are hungry to find out more about just how Janet Evanovich ticks., How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist? Especially one like Janet Evanovich.Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a witty Q&A format: - How she comes up with such remarkable characters - How she nails the perfect name every time - How she finds out insider details - Just how she sets up those masterful plots - What the life of a full-time writer is really like - What she'd tell an aspiring author about the publishing industry - And much, much more! How I Write details the elements of writing and publishing a novel, and addresses all categories of fiction-from mystery/thriller/action titles to romance; from stand-alone narratives to series. It offers practical and inspiring advice on such subjects as structuring a plot and handling rejection. And it combines one of today's most successful fiction writers with Ina Yalof, a published non-fiction writer who teaches creative fiction. HOW I WRITE is the perfect reference for anyone looking to improve their writing, and for those fans who are hungry to find out more about just how Janet Evanovich ticks., How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist? Especially one like Janet Evanovich.Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a witty Qamp;A format: How she comes up with such remarkable characters How she nails the perfect name every time How she finds out insider details Just how she sets up those masterful plots What the life of a full-time writer is really like What she'd tell an aspiring author about the publishing industry And much, much more!This book details the elements of writing and publishing a novel, and addresses all categories of fiction-from mystery/thriller/action titles to romance; from stand-alone narratives to series. It offers practical and inspiring advice on such subjects as structuring a plot and handling rejection. And it combines one of today's most successful fiction writers with a published non-fiction writer who teaches creative fiction. HOW I WRITE is the perfect reference for anyone looking to improve their writing, and for those fans who are hungry to find out more about just how Janet Evanovich ticks., From #1 bestselling author Janet Evanovich comes a book of questions and answers about writing that every aspiring writer will want to hear
LC Classification Number
PN3365.E83 2006

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