{"product_id":"how-to-fix-your-novel-paperback","title":"How to Fix Your Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Alcorn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential guide to writing fiction that works - from a USA Today bestselling author who has taught more than 100,000 students.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStuck on your novel? Not sure why your writing feels flat? \u003ci\u003eHow to Fix Your Novel\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the tools to diagnose and fix the most common problems in fiction writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn the crucial difference between plot and story - the single most important concept in fiction. You'll master three-act structure, scene and sequel, conflict, suspense, mystery, dialogue, viewpoint, voice, and pacing. Each chapter includes practical exercises (\"Test Drives\") so you can immediately apply what you learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're struggling with a work in progress or planning your first novel, this book shows you: \u003cbr\u003e- How to build characters readers care about\u003cbr\u003e- The checkpoint structure that guarantees your story works dramatically\u003cbr\u003e- Techniques for writing big - metaphors, showing vs. telling, dialogue that sings\u003cbr\u003e- How to diagnose and fix pacing problems\u003cbr\u003e- A complete manuscript evaluation checklist\u003cbr\u003e- Practical guidance on getting published\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve Alcorn has spent twenty-five years teaching fiction writing through the online learning programs of more than 1,500 colleges and universities worldwide. His techniques have helped over 100,000 aspiring authors structure, write, and publish their novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to fix your novel? Start reading now.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit writingacademy.com to explore online writing courses with personal instructor feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve Alcorn is a theme park designer, author and teacher. His novels include mysteries, young adult stories, historic fiction and romance. During the past decade Mr. Alcorn has helped more than 10,000 aspiring writers fix their novels and polish their manuscripts, through the online learning programs of 1500 colleges and universities worldwide. Now you can learn those same techniques in this fun and easy-to-use guide. To enroll in Mr. Alcorn's classes visit writingacademy.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50415341175021,"sku":"9781470102616","price":26.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/how-to-fix-your-novel-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}