How to Write a Book: Writing a Novel That Sells

by Dan Brown

Have you ever wanted to learn how to write a book? This unpretentious little guide through the perils of writing fiction follows the process through four stages: gathering the raw material, planning, rough draft writing, and revision. The principles and craft of novel writing can be taught - and with lots of practice you can learn how to write! Novelist Dan Brown shares not only his own experience on how to write a novel but also the thoughts of many classic masters of fiction. Teachers call it "common-sensical and wise," raising the right questions and offering suggestions, never rules. Beginning writers call it "reassuring" yet "demanding." Experienced writers say they dip into it again when beginning a novel "or just when I feel low." Beginning writers following this step by step plan will complete a finished novel by the end of this course of study. "Concise and to-the-point. This book is not just about writing; it's about being who you are and doing what you can." - Writer's Digest

104 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2016

About the author

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Dan Brown (4 spaces): Bestselling author of the Robert Langdon series
Dan Brown (2^): British photographer who chronicles the city of Bath
Dan Brown (3^): comic book artist & illustrator in general; see also Daniel Brown (13^)

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book provided very good advice. However, there was no excuse for the spelling and the grammatical errors, hence, why I could not go beyond 2 star for the rating.