Capture the minds, hearts, and imaginations of 21st century readers!
Whether you're a commercial storyteller or a literary novelist, whether your goal is to write a best-selling novel or captivate readers with a satisfying, beautifully written story, the key to success is the same: high-impact fiction. Writing 21st Century Fiction will help you write a novel for today's readers and market, filled with rich characters, compelling plots,...

When the Australian Mystery Writers' Society invited me to their crime-writing festival aboard the Ghan, the famous train between Darwin and Adelaide, I was hoping for some inspiration for my second book. Fiction, this time: I needed a break from real people killing each other. Obviously, that didn't pan out. The program is a who's who of crime writing royalty: the debut writer (me!) the forensic science writer the blockbuster writer the legal thriller...

In a handbook for aspiring writers, the author of the Stephanie Plum novels answers questions about how she comes up with her plots, the creation of memorable characters, what the life of a full-time writer is like, and what prospective writers need to know about the publishing industry.

A collection of essays, lectures, and observations on the art of writing fiction from Alice McDermott, winner of the National Book Award and unmatched "virtuoso of language and image".

The founders of "National Novel Writing Month" offer practical advice on how to organize and commit to writing stories and novels, and includes motivating essays from such popular authors as John Green and Scott Westerfeld.

In this lively nonfiction book for young readers, bestselling author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing. -- Provided by publisher.

Smith breaks down the novel writing process into ten logical steps, and guides you through a practical sequence deigned to keep you focused, organized, and moving forward.