The Liar's Companion A Field Guide for Fiction Writers |
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Author:
| Block, Lawrence |
ISBN: | 978-1-299-96874-5 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
Publisher: | Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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A must-have collection of essays on the art and craft of fiction from Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block For ten years, "New York Times "bestselling crime novelist Lawrence Block drew on the hard-won wisdom he gained creating over one hundred books to write a monthly column for "Writer's Digest." Collected here for the first time are writings that illuminate the tricks of the authorial trade, from creating a fresh story and delivering a powerful ending, to...
More DescriptionA must-have collection of essays on the art and craft of fiction from Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block
For ten years, "New York Times "bestselling crime novelist Lawrence Block drew on the hard-won wisdom he gained creating over one hundred books to write a monthly column for "Writer's Digest." Collected here for the first time are writings that illuminate the tricks of the authorial trade, from creating a fresh story and delivering a powerful ending, to adapting books for the screen and deciding when to make the switch to fulltime writer.
Filled with wit and insight, "The Liar's Companion" is a must-read for experts, amateurs, and anyone interested in learning to craft great fiction from one of the field's modern masters.