The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing

Author: Evan Marshall
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9781582970622
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Imagine writing with the skill of a published author, the knowledge of a seasoned editor and the savvy of a New York literary agent....you'd have all the know-how it takes to transform your story idea into a novel worthy of praise and publication. In this unique guide, agent, editor and novelist Evan Marshall does give you everything it takes to write your novel. Drawing on his extensive experience, Marshall has perfected a simple and methodical approach to novel writing. His clear-cut, 16-step "Marshall Plan" breaks down the complex novel-writing process into a series of parts you put together one piece at a time. You'll have your whole story planned and plotted before you actually begin writing, so there's no chance of working yourself in a corner or making critical mistakes in pacing and plot. In short, The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing works. Use it, and watch your story masterfully develop into a completed manuscript ready to get the full attention of readers, agents and editors alike.

The Marshall Plan

Author: Benn Steil
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198757913
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 621

Book Description
Traces the history of the Marshall Plan and the efforts to reconstruct western Europe as a bulwark against communist authoritarianism during a two-year period that saw the collapse of postwar U.S.-Soviet relations and the beginning of the Cold War.

The Marshall Plan for Getting Your Novel Published

Author: Evan Marshall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781582971964
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
In this companion to "The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing, " he concentrates on the nitty gritty of producing a novel. Marshall deals specifically with writing genre fiction as the type most likely to be picked up by a publisher.

The Most Noble Adventure

Author: Greg Behrman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743282647
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 4

Book Description
Traces America's four-year diplomatic efforts to help rebuild post-World War II Europe, an endeavor that involved a thirteen-billion-dollar plan and was heavily influenced by political factors.

The Marshall Plan Workbook

Author: Evan Marshall
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9781582970592
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
The Marshall Plan Workbook, companion volume to the very successful Marshall Plan for Novel Writing, focuses on building a novel's plot, with more than 100 pages of fill-in sheets that become a veritable blueprint for each reader's novel. The Marshall Plan Workbook pushes deeper into the process of writing a novel scene by scene. Readers will learn to craft intriguing story goals and compelling conflicts all within a specific framework that enables them to produce any type of novel in a systematic yet creative way. They'll also learn the ins-and-outs of selling their work once it's finished. * Lively, interactive approach makes the book fun as well as educational * Easy-to-follow instruction takes the mystery--but not the creativity--out of writing a novel

Evil Justice

Author: Evan Marshall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780727867094
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A Hidden Manhattan Mystery - Terror grips Manhattan as the Ankh Killer leaves a trail of strangled, mutilated women across the city. Then sanitation supervisor Anna Winthrop discovers the killers latest victim in her own garage coquettish Shari Baird, a member of Annas crew. Tommy Mulligan, Annas best worker, was seen running from Sharis body; hes arrested and thrown into a cell on Rikers Island. When Tommys father begs Anna to prove his sons innocence, Anna agrees . . .

General of the Army

Author: Ed Cray
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0815410425
Category : Generals
Languages : en
Pages : 865

Book Description
A captivating and fanatically thorough reevaluation of Marshall's life and times.

Writing Your Story's Theme

Author: K. M. Weiland
Publisher: Penforasword Publishing
ISBN: 9781944936112
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
Theme Is What Your Story Is Really AboutTheme-the mysterious cousin of plot and character. Too often viewed as abstract rather than actionable, theme is frequently misunderstood and left to chance. Some writers even insist theme should not be purposefully implemented. This is unfortunate, because in many ways theme is story. Theme is the heart, the meaning, the point. Nothing that important should be overlooked. Powerful themes are never incidental. They emerge from the conjunction of strong plots and resonant character arcs. This means you can learn to plan and implement theme. In doing so, you will deepen your ability to write not only stories that entertain, but also stories that stay with readers long after the end.Writing Your Story's Theme will teach you:?How to create theme from plot and character.?Why every supporting character and subplot should enhance the theme.?How to prevent theme from seeming preachy or "on the nose."?What to consider in identifying the best theme for any given story.?And much more!Conscious mastery of theme will elevate every story you write and allow you to craft fiction of depth and meaning.Take Control of Your Story Via a Powerful Implementation of Theme

Look Both Ways

Author: Jason Reynolds
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481438298
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
"A collection of ten short stories that all take place in the same day about kids walking home from school"--

Lessons from a Lifetime of Writing

Author: David Morrell
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9781582972701
Category : Authorship
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Best-selling novelist David Morrell provides insights and advice learned during thirty years of writing and selling novels-insider secrets that are sure to help writers achieve the next level of literary success, whether they're just beginning or already published!With captivating anecdotes and thoughtful discussion, Morrell explores the basics of the writing craft, from structure and character to dialogue and style, allowing readers to look into the mind of an internationally known best-selling novelist. He also examines how to get published, the business of writing and the steps for getting fiction translated into film.