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Mike Klaassen

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Mike Klaassen writes thought-provoking and action-filled narratives about young protagonists confronting significant challenges. His works, including The Brute, Cracks, and Backlash: A War of 1812 Novel, display dynamic storytelling and compelling character development.

Driven by a passion for continuous learning and research, Mike delved into the art of storytelling, producing a series of insightful books about the craft of writing fiction. These books offer practical guidance for aspiring writers and illuminate the processes behind compelling storytelling.

Fusing his love for folklore with his skill in fiction, Mike initiated "Klaassen's Classic Folktales," a collection that retells ancient stories as novellas. Through this series, he breat ...more

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Eleven Fiction-Writing Modes

ELEVEN FICTION-WRITING MODES
by Mike Klaassen

A mode is a particular way of doing things. All written fiction consists of eleven fiction-writing modes, which are listed below in the order of the anagram D-A-N-C-E S-I-S-T-E-R.
• Description is the mode for portraying people, places, things, or concepts.
• Action is the mode for showing things happening, in detail, as they occur.
• Narration is the mode Read more of this blog post »

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Published on January 20, 2023 13:27 • Tags: how-to-write-a-novel

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Mike Klaassen’s books

Average rating: 3.96 · 365 ratings · 159 reviews · 16 distinct works • Similar authors

	Scenes and Sequels: How to Write Page-Turning Fiction (1) 3.91 avg rating — 67 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Backlash: A War of 1812 Novel (1) 4.18 avg rating — 62 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cinderella: The Brothers Grimm Story Told as a Novella (Klaassen's Classic Folktales Book 3) 4.13 avg rating — 56 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fiction-Writing Modes: Eleven Essential Tools for Bringing Your Story to Life 4.25 avg rating — 53 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Frog Prince: The Brothers Grimm Story Told as a Novella (2) (Klaassen's Classic Folktales) 3.54 avg rating — 50 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hansel and Gretel 3.74 avg rating — 34 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Brute (1) 3.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2005 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How to Write a Novel That Matters: Crafting Stories with the Power to Captivate, Enlighten, and Inspire 3.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cracks 3.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2005 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Superpower Life Skills for Teens with Ambition: How to Master Resilience, Conflict Resolution, Teamwork, Money Management, Critical Thinking, and More to Become Your Best Self really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars