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How to Write Page-Turning Fiction:
Do you want to know how to write stories that grab readers and never let them go? Are you looking for new ways to satisfy your current readership? This practical and inspiring guide written by commercial fiction author Helen Cox will jumpstart your fiction and turn your readers into fans. In this book you’ll • How to write a killer story opening. • How to keep your fiction pacey and high tempo. • How to hook the reader through characterisation. • How to write a story ending that will leave your readers wanting more. • How to exploit genre to satisfy your readership. Writing page-turning fiction is within reach of any writer willing to experiment with the techniques explored in this volume. So pick up your copy and let Helen show you how to write books your readers can’t put down.
100 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2020
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Helen Cox
56 books132 followersHelen Cox is a Yorkshire-born novelist and poet. After completing her MA in creative writing at the University of York St. John Helen wrote for a range of publications, edited her own independent film magazine for five years and penned three non-fiction books. Her first two novels were published by HarperCollins in 2016. She currently lives by the sea in Sunderland where she writes poetry, romance novellas, craft non-fiction and The Kitt Hartley series alongside hosting The Poetrygram podcast.
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March 31, 2021
Outstanding Handbook for Authors/Sobresaliente manual para autores(as)
The guidelines, tips, warnings, and secrets that the author shares in this book are the result of years of experience and research. She exposes them in such an agreeable, precise and brief way that they become an outstanding guide for every writer, especially if he is starting his path as a storyteller.
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Las pautas, consejos, advertencias y secretos que la autora comparte en este libro son el resultado de años de experiencia e investigación. Los expone de una forma tan amena, precisa y breve que se convierten en una guía destacada para todo escritor(a), sobre todo si está iniciando su camino como narrador(a).
The guidelines, tips, warnings, and secrets that the author shares in this book are the result of years of experience and research. She exposes them in such an agreeable, precise and brief way that they become an outstanding guide for every writer, especially if he is starting his path as a storyteller.
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Las pautas, consejos, advertencias y secretos que la autora comparte en este libro son el resultado de años de experiencia e investigación. Los expone de una forma tan amena, precisa y breve que se convierten en una guía destacada para todo escritor(a), sobre todo si está iniciando su camino como narrador(a).
April 18, 2021
Excellent Novel-Writing Tips
The title of this book doesn't quite accurately reflect what's in it. I would call it more of a book that helps you write a better novel—or at least gives you concepts to consider when you write on—rather than specifically being about writing page-turning fiction. To me, the latter is very specific. This is more like a collection of essays on different novel-writing topics, like your purpose in writing the novel (which I don't think is as important as the author does) and the transformation that must take place within your book so that it feels satisfying to the reader. I appreciated that the author specifically stated in the introduction that what she writes in the book is not writing gospel, so to speak, to be used by every author in the same way. Rather, it is just one author and writing instructor’s view of things to consider when writing fiction. Too many authors do not admit such! Back to the book proper. I particularly liked the areas where she talked about the judicious use of telling vs. showing. If you’ve read anything about writing, you've heard about that topic, but the author gives a far more nuanced look at it. You can tell the author has walked the talk, not only with her own books but as a creative writing teacher. If you write fiction or would like to, this book will certainly give you many things to consider as you write and edit your novel.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
The title of this book doesn't quite accurately reflect what's in it. I would call it more of a book that helps you write a better novel—or at least gives you concepts to consider when you write on—rather than specifically being about writing page-turning fiction. To me, the latter is very specific. This is more like a collection of essays on different novel-writing topics, like your purpose in writing the novel (which I don't think is as important as the author does) and the transformation that must take place within your book so that it feels satisfying to the reader. I appreciated that the author specifically stated in the introduction that what she writes in the book is not writing gospel, so to speak, to be used by every author in the same way. Rather, it is just one author and writing instructor’s view of things to consider when writing fiction. Too many authors do not admit such! Back to the book proper. I particularly liked the areas where she talked about the judicious use of telling vs. showing. If you’ve read anything about writing, you've heard about that topic, but the author gives a far more nuanced look at it. You can tell the author has walked the talk, not only with her own books but as a creative writing teacher. If you write fiction or would like to, this book will certainly give you many things to consider as you write and edit your novel.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
March 31, 2021
Do you dream of writing a book that readers will love? Author Helen Cox says there isn't a magic formula that will make every reader love your book although there are strategies writers can use to please most readers who like a particular genre. Helen provides tips and tricks on how to guarantee that your reader will turn the page into the next chapter, as well as pitfalls to avoid. This easy to follow guide is a must read if you want to write books that people want to read.
April 1, 2021
If you have a dream of writing, then I do suggest reading all three of the books each provide tips oh how to write a successful book. The tips provided if followed will have a guarantee that your readers will be looking for more chapters also, she also gives you some pitfalls to avoid. All her books are easy to follow and a joy to read.
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