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Bootcamp for Novelists BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros
“Awesome! This was the best explanation of the big black moment I have seen. I reworked one of my plots to fit this and it all fell into place!” --Heidi R.
Are you ready to take your writing to another level?
In BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros, bestselling, award-winning author, editor, and writing instructor, Linda Style shares the lectures from her popular Bootcamp for Novelists classes on advanced writing techniques that will make your stories stand out from the crowd.
Linda’s popular “Techniques of the Pros” online writing classes have been praised for providing a wealth of information in a clear, concise, and easy to understand style. Now, Linda has compiled her complete six-month course of lectures into one book―BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros.
In the lessons Linda disects and discusses powerful techniques used by bestselling authors and includes examples and exercises that will enable you to recognize and analyze problems in your work...and then use the techniques to create compelling, memorable stories.
In BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros, you’ll learn how to:
•Develop critical elements in The First Three Chapters
•Discover your protagonist’s Driving Force
•Breathe life into your story by Deepening Character
•Infuse Your Story with Emotion
•Create an emotionally powerful Big Black Moment
•And much more!
“An excellent course! I’ve taken many courses at the RWA conference and read a lot of writing books, and I have to say this is one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had thus far. The material was detailed and taught me a lot of new techniques. I will definitely be taking more classes.” Jennifer Drogell…now writing for Harlequin Presents as Jennifer Hayward. The Divorce Party, October 2013 and An Exquisite Challenge, February 2013.
Are you ready to take your writing to another level?
In BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros, bestselling, award-winning author, editor, and writing instructor, Linda Style shares the lectures from her popular Bootcamp for Novelists classes on advanced writing techniques that will make your stories stand out from the crowd.
Linda’s popular “Techniques of the Pros” online writing classes have been praised for providing a wealth of information in a clear, concise, and easy to understand style. Now, Linda has compiled her complete six-month course of lectures into one book―BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros.
In the lessons Linda disects and discusses powerful techniques used by bestselling authors and includes examples and exercises that will enable you to recognize and analyze problems in your work...and then use the techniques to create compelling, memorable stories.
In BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros, you’ll learn how to:
•Develop critical elements in The First Three Chapters
•Discover your protagonist’s Driving Force
•Breathe life into your story by Deepening Character
•Infuse Your Story with Emotion
•Create an emotionally powerful Big Black Moment
•And much more!
“An excellent course! I’ve taken many courses at the RWA conference and read a lot of writing books, and I have to say this is one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had thus far. The material was detailed and taught me a lot of new techniques. I will definitely be taking more classes.” Jennifer Drogell…now writing for Harlequin Presents as Jennifer Hayward. The Divorce Party, October 2013 and An Exquisite Challenge, February 2013.
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First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Linda Style
45 books56 followersLinda Style is an award-winning, national bestselling author of 20 novels and two nonfiction books on how to write a novel. Her books are sold worldwide and in over a dozen languages.
Linda writes for both traditional publishers (Harlequin) and is also an independent author. Her awards include the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, the HOLT Medallion. the Golden Rose, Best Book of the Year, and the USA Today Best Romance of the year.
With degrees in Journalism and Behavioral Health, she's worked in a number of jobs, including, mental health specialist, writing instructor, and magazine editor. When not writing, she says she loves to travel and research her books, take photographs, play tennis, and hike in the mysterious Arizona mountains...the best place on the planet to make up new stories.
Linda writes for both traditional publishers (Harlequin) and is also an independent author. Her awards include the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, the HOLT Medallion. the Golden Rose, Best Book of the Year, and the USA Today Best Romance of the year.
With degrees in Journalism and Behavioral Health, she's worked in a number of jobs, including, mental health specialist, writing instructor, and magazine editor. When not writing, she says she loves to travel and research her books, take photographs, play tennis, and hike in the mysterious Arizona mountains...the best place on the planet to make up new stories.
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April 27, 2014
Bootcamp for Novelists BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros by Linda StyleMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
5.0 out of 5 stars ~ A Training Manual by Award Winning #Novelist Linda Style ~ It is the best book on the market TODAY [C.M.Liebel Review]UPDATE 4/25/14
For the advanced pro-novelists, the release of this ebook highlights a broad scope of brand new study areas. The work in chapters of study include: lectures, explanations, and samples. It is a fact that I could not wait to open to pages of the new work and am 'excited' at just beginning to absorb this.
I am encouraged to complete my manuscripts with these advanced studies. Fortunately, some review of past lectures is also included in the book for writers new to these workshops.
Be persuaded that this 449 page ebook is beyond beginner perks. Originally, my collection of lectures included the purchase of individualized manuscripts for specific study areas that accommodated the six-month Bootcamp Basic Training Workshops. The ebook Kindle Edition promises to surpass that basic training and is geared to share: ‘Writing Techniques of the Pros.’
Experience impressive learning curves of novel writing. Read about the misnomer terms that, over the years, are circulated. One such issue is the description of `The Novel.' It is not a short-story. And there are many story books on library shelves that are not novels. The Novel, in fact, is identified as a `long work of fiction’ about believable people living believable lives and all of it is faked and not true.
Within this framework, novel writing contains: `Expectations’ ~ `Structures’ ~ ‘Techniques.’ The development of these writing skills are used by seasoned novelists in choosing among: fiction genres, sub-genres, and cross genres.
`Bootcamp for Novelists BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros by Linda Style is an explicit journal of proven coursework. Originally, Ms. Style developed writing courses for six-month lectures as taught at workshops in Arizona.
In explaining `Writing Techniques of the Pros’ Ms. Style delivers examples and exercises in each chapter that are not to be ignored.
If doubts are part of the reasons for your unpublished novel, read this book. Techniques to become a prolific writer of novels are inspiring. This book explores greater expectations for literary content. If your goal is to gather all knowledge and become a pro-novelist and write a better novel, this book gives excellent insights.
Bootcamp for Novelists BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros by Linda Style is recommended to earnest novelist writers who need to hone their skills. Dedicate yourself to this advanced study. It is delivered in a conversational tone.
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April 27, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars ~ A Training Manual by Award Winning #Novelist Linda Style ~ It is the best book on the market TODAY [C.M.Liebel Review]UPDATE 4/25/14
For the advanced pro-novelists, the release of this ebook highlights a broad scope of brand new study areas. The work in chapters of study include: lectures, explanations, and samples. It is a fact that I could not wait to open to pages of the new work and am 'excited' at just beginning to absorb this.
I am encouraged to complete my manuscripts with these advanced studies. Fortunately, some review of past lectures is also included in the book for writers new to these workshops.
Be persuaded that this 449 page ebook is beyond beginner perks. Originally, my collection of lectures included the purchase of individualized manuscripts for specific study areas that accommodated the six-month Bootcamp Basic Training Workshops. The ebook Kindle Edition promises to surpass that basic training and is geared to share: ‘Writing Techniques of the Pros.’
Experience impressive learning curves of novel writing. Read about the misnomer terms that, over the years, are circulated. One such issue is the description of `The Novel.' It is not a short-story. And there are many story books on library shelves that are not novels. The Novel, in fact, is identified as a `long work of fiction’ about believable people living believable lives and all of it is faked and not true.
Within this framework, novel writing contains: `Expectations’ ~ `Structures’ ~ ‘Techniques.’ The development of these writing skills are used by seasoned novelists in choosing among: fiction genres, sub-genres, and cross genres.
`Bootcamp for Novelists BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros by Linda Style is an explicit journal of proven coursework. Originally, Ms. Style developed writing courses for six-month lectures as taught at workshops in Arizona.
In explaining `Writing Techniques of the Pros’ Ms. Style delivers examples and exercises in each chapter that are not to be ignored.
If doubts are part of the reasons for your unpublished novel, read this book. Techniques to become a prolific writer of novels are inspiring. This book explores greater expectations for literary content. If your goal is to gather all knowledge and become a pro-novelist and write a better novel, this book gives excellent insights.
Bootcamp for Novelists BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros by Linda Style is recommended to earnest novelist writers who need to hone their skills. Dedicate yourself to this advanced study. It is delivered in a conversational tone.
For the advanced pro-novelists, the release of this ebook highlights a broad scope of brand new study areas. The work in chapters of study include: lectures, explanations, and samples. It is a fact that I could not wait to open to pages of the new work and am 'excited' at just beginning to absorb this.
I am encouraged to complete my manuscripts with these advanced studies. Fortunately, some review of past lectures is also included in the book for writers new to these workshops.
Be persuaded that this 449 page ebook is beyond beginner perks. Originally, my collection of lectures included the purchase of individualized manuscripts for specific study areas that accommodated the six-month Bootcamp Basic Training Workshops. The ebook Kindle Edition promises to surpass that basic training and is geared to share: ‘Writing Techniques of the Pros.’
Experience impressive learning curves of novel writing. Read about the misnomer terms that, over the years, are circulated. One such issue is the description of `The Novel.' It is not a short-story. And there are many story books on library shelves that are not novels. The Novel, in fact, is identified as a `long work of fiction’ about believable people living believable lives and all of it is faked and not true.
Within this framework, novel writing contains: `Expectations’ ~ `Structures’ ~ ‘Techniques.’ The development of these writing skills are used by seasoned novelists in choosing among: fiction genres, sub-genres, and cross genres.
`Bootcamp for Novelists BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros by Linda Style is an explicit journal of proven coursework. Originally, Ms. Style developed writing courses for six-month lectures as taught at workshops in Arizona.
In explaining `Writing Techniques of the Pros’ Ms. Style delivers examples and exercises in each chapter that are not to be ignored.
If doubts are part of the reasons for your unpublished novel, read this book. Techniques to become a prolific writer of novels are inspiring. This book explores greater expectations for literary content. If your goal is to gather all knowledge and become a pro-novelist and write a better novel, this book gives excellent insights.
Bootcamp for Novelists BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Writing Techniques of the Pros by Linda Style is recommended to earnest novelist writers who need to hone their skills. Dedicate yourself to this advanced study. It is delivered in a conversational tone.
June 9, 2013
If you don't know how to get started on your first book, this little read will give you some sure-fire tips to help get your book going. Nice quickstart for beginning novelists.
January 4, 2013
Good for the beginner lacking in terminology of the art and craft of novel creation and submission.
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