Complete Guide to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction, and Getting it Published

by Pat Kubis, Robert M. Howland

KEY A comprehensive exploration of fiction and nonfiction ― from the fundamentals of writing simply and directly to preparing a complete manuscript to approaching a publisher. KEY Selecting characters; using classic “hooks,” creating effective dialog; developing theme fiction, fantasy, and sagas; do's and dont's of query letters; writing an interview; finding an agent; and analyzing contracts and royalties.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Reference

320 pages, Paperback

First published September 11, 1989

Reviews

[Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very helpful book on writing but it doesn't stand out from all the others.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was helpful to me as I wrote my first short story. A professor recommended it.

The best piece of writing advice I took from it was (maybe obviously) that the story I was writing had to be THE most important experience the protagonist as ever had.

[Emmaline MacBeath · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heavy read, but VERY good and helpful information.

[Christine Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an aspiring writer I have many books on the subject. This book is my'go to' book, my 'Bible' on writing. I highly recommend it.