Page-Turner: Your Path to Writing a Novel That Publishers Want and Readers Buy
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Rosethorn Books, 2016
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ACCLAIM FOR PAGE-TURNER Brings alive almost every tough issue a writer of fiction must confront . . . friendly and fun to read. - Albert Zuckerman, founder of Writers House literary agency Kyle knows her stuff. She breaks down both the art and the craft of writing in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand. - #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong ABOUT THE BOOK What makes a page-turner? What mysterious literary essence holds a reader so hard they feel they must keep reading? And then tell friends, I couldn't put it down And what do literary agents and publishers really look for in a manuscript? Internationally acclaimed author and story coach Barbara Kyle reveals the answers in Page-Turner with insights into: - the essentials of story structure - how to create a storyline - harnessing the power of deep character - the art of crafting dialogue - mastering point of view - maximizing settings - practical advice on how to query agents and get published . . . and more Page-Turner shows how to create the kind of novel that brings offers from publishers and praise from readers. For emerging writers who want to break in, and published authors who want to produce a breakout book, Page-Turner is an indispensable guide. ACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE'S STORY COACHING Barbara Kyle's evaluation was a game changer for me. I received advice and suggestions that vastly improved my manuscript's clarity and vision. Working with Barbara is like having a secret weapon in your writing arsenal. - Nancy Raven Smith, author of Land Sharks Barbara Kyle is a master storyteller, and she's especially gifted at helping writers see what's still missing in their work. - Mary Ann McGuigan, author of Crossing Into Brooklyn I took Barbara Kyle's excellent Master Class when I was stuck with my first novel. Those two great days were a turning point. I recently finished my fourth book and Barbara's wise words about plot, dialogue, voice - and most of all character - constantly guide my way. - Robert Rotenberg, author of Stray Bullets Barbara Kyle enlightened me how to mend my wayward chapters and knock my plot into a compelling story. Few can do what she has: taking a good amateur writer to the elite few of a top New York agent. - Rico Provasoli, author of Please Don't Tell My Guru I learned more from Barbara Kyle in a half-hour than I have in countless workshops and books. A riveting, energetic, and positive experience. - Trish Kerr, Toronto Writers & Editors Network ACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE'S NOVELS A complex and fast-paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters - Publisher's Weekly on The King's Daughter An all-action thriller, bringing to life the passion and perils of the Tudor period. - Lancashire Evening Post on The King's Daughter Kyle is a master at her craft. - RT Book Reviews on The Queen's Exiles Riveting Tudor drama in the bestselling vein of Philippa Gregory - USA Today on The Queen's Exiles Kyle knows what historical fiction readers crave - RT Book Reviews on Blood Between Queens Riveting, heady, glorious, inspired. - Susan Wiggs on The Queen's Lady Kyle creates a taut thriller where family loyalty and patriotism collide. - RT Book Reviews on The Traitor's Daughter Riveting, adventurous . . . superb - Historical Novel Society on The Queen's Gamble A haunting thriller . . . Kyle keeps the cinematic action scenes and nail-biting suspense rolling throughout. - Publishers Weekly on The Experiment.…
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- Título
- Page-Turner: Your Path to Writing a Novel That Publishers Want and Readers Buy
- Autor
- Barbara Kyle
- Editorial
- Rosethorn Books
- Año de publicación
- 2016
- Estado
- Like New
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 10
- 0987720651
- ISBN 13
- 9780987720658
"Brings alive almost every tough issue a writer of fiction must confront . . . friendly and fun to read." — Albert Zuckerman, founder of Writers House literary agency
“Kyle knows her stuff. She breaks down both the art and the craft of writing in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand.” — #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong
ABOUT THE BOOK
What makes a page-turner? What mysterious literary essence holds a reader so hard they feel they must keep reading? And then tell friends, "I couldn't put it down!"
And what do literary agents and publishers really look for in a manuscript?
Internationally acclaimed author and story coach Barbara Kyle reveals the answers in Page-Turner with insights into:
- the essentials of story structure
- how to create a "storyline"
- harnessing the power of “deep character”
- the art of crafting dialogue
- mastering point of view
- maximizing settings
- practical advice on how to query agents and get published
. . . and more
Page-Turner shows how to create the kind of novel that brings offers from publishers and praise from readers.
For emerging writers who want to break in, and published authors who want to produce a breakout book, Page-Turner is an indispensable guide.
ACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE’S STORY COACHING
"Barbara Kyle’s evaluation was a game changer for me. I received advice and suggestions that vastly improved my manuscript’s clarity and vision. Working with Barbara is like having a secret weapon in your writing arsenal.” — Nancy Raven Smith, author of Land Sharks
“Barbara Kyle is a master storyteller, and she’s especially gifted at helping writers see what’s still missing in their work.” — Mary Ann McGuigan, author of Crossing Into Brooklyn
“I took Barbara Kyle’s excellent Master Class when I was stuck with my first novel. Those two great days were a turning point. I recently finished my fourth book and Barbara’s wise words about plot, dialogue, voice – and most of all character – constantly guide my way.” — Robert Rotenberg, author of Stray Bullets
“Barbara Kyle enlightened me how to mend my wayward chapters and knock my plot into a compelling story. Few can do what she has: taking a good amateur writer to the elite few of a top New York agent.” — Rico Provasoli, author of Please Don't Tell My Guru
“I learned more from Barbara Kyle in a half-hour than I have in countless workshops and books. A riveting, energetic, and positive experience.” — Trish Kerr, Toronto Writers & Editors Network
ACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE’S NOVELS
“A complex and fast-paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters” — Publisher’s Weekly on The King's Daughter
"An all-action thriller, bringing to life the passion and perils of the Tudor period." — Lancashire Evening Post on The King's Daughter
“Kyle is a master at her craft.” — RT Book Reviews on The Queen's Exiles
“Riveting Tudor drama in the bestselling vein of Philippa Gregory” — USA Today on The Queen's Exiles
“Kyle knows what historical fiction readers crave” — RT Book Reviews on Blood Between Queens
“Riveting, heady, glorious, inspired." — Susan Wiggs on The Queen's Lady
“Kyle creates a taut thriller where family loyalty and patriotism collide.” — RT Book Reviews on The Traitor’s Daughter
“Riveting, adventurous . . . superb!” — Historical Novel Society on The Queen's Gamble
“A haunting thriller . . . Kyle keeps the cinematic action scenes and nail-biting suspense rolling throughout.” — Publishers Weekly on The Experiment
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