Writing Fiction Craft

This writer's guide is packed full of insightful lessons on writing well. Gleaned from years of teaching writing workshops and crafting his own stories, Christopher Hawke teaches these lessons in a clear and concise way. While The Elements of Style and the Chicago Manual of Style are important for any author, this series is geared more toward the heart of writing—what makes a story really work and why.

The Realm Beyond: Writing & Crafting Sci-Fi and Fantasy for the Kingdom of God Imagination, Faith, and the Power of Storytelling Your Imagination is More Than a Gift—It’s a Weapon. Stories shape worlds, transform minds, and carry the power of truth in ways nothing else can. As Kingdom writers, we are called to craft sci-fi and fantasy narratives that inspire, challenge, and reveal Kingdom realities. But how do we balance faith with storytelling in a natural, powerful, and engaging way? In The Realm Beyond: Writing & Crafting Sci-Fi and Fantasy for the Kingdom of God, award-winning ...

Revolutionizing Romance: Where AI Meets the Heart's Narrative. In a digital era where AI intersects with the timeless allure of love stories, Romance in the Digital Age: 100 Templates To Craft AI-Powered Serialized Stories emerges as your guiding star. Dive deep into over 100 meticulously crafted synopsis templates designed to empower romance authors, harnessing the blend of human creativity with the precision of artificial intelligence. Whether you're penning a tale of star-crossed lovers or exploring the depths of passionate redemption, this book provides the scaffolding to build your ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys is known for creating vivid characters and harrowing plots. After five award-winning works of historical fiction and countless hours of meticulous research, she can affirm that the secret to strong writing is embedded within your life experience. You: The Story is a powerful how-to book for aspiring writers that encourages you to look inward and excavate your own memories in order to discover the authentic voices and compelling details that are waiting to be put on the page.

Struggling with writer’s block? Wish you could generate story ideas and drafts more efficiently? This first-of-its-kind guide reveals how writers at any level can collaborate with AI to supercharge their fiction craft. Inside you’ll discover step-by-step techniques for: - Brainstorming compelling premises and characters with AI in minutes - Using AI templates to easily outline plot sequences, relationships and arcs - Drafting scenes, chapters, and full manuscripts with AI writing assistance - Revising work faster by having AI assess pacing, consistency, clarity - Optimizing book ...

Unleash the storyteller within you with "The Art of Captivating Stories", your ultimate guide to mastering the craft of writing. Dive into this invaluable resource and unlock a new realm packed with facets integral to composing enthralling narratives. Explore the world of genres - acquaint yourself with the broad spectrum of fiction niches while getting a comprehensive overview of popular genres. Learn the art of plot shaping and sieve out the common pitfalls, ensuring your storyline remains engaging throughout. Deep-dive into the universe of dynamic character building. Discover how to ...

"'Are we not living proof of God's story?' To See God certainly is. It is highly recommended for spiritual readers-especially those who familiar with the prior books in the trilogy, who will find this concluding volume thought-provoking, essential reading." -Midwest Book Review In this profound continuation of the Covo family saga, Bruce J. Berger weaves a tale of faith, identity, and redemption. Sister Theodora, once a Jewish child saved from the Holocaust, now a devout nun, is compelled by a divine vision to guide her grandnephew, Jackie, believed to be the Second Coming. As she journeys ...

DO YOU want readers to find your stories un-put-downable?DO YOU want to create stories readers love? WRITE GREAT SCENES gives you a key set of tools to becoming a writer whose works readers can't stop reading. The most fundamental building block of any novel isn't the character or the plot or anything except the scenes. If you learn how to write great scenes you'll be well on your way to creating novels readers can't put down. This book breaks down what makes a great scene, the four critical elements every great scene needs, and provides you with an entire toolkit of Page-Turner Techniques ...

Do Less, Achieve More: Master the Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons and World-Class Authors Bestselling and award-winning author, artist, holistic therapist, and creativity expert Cassandra Gaisford (BCA, Dip Psych) challenges the myth of the overworked, starving artist. In The Prosperous Author-Three Book Bundle-Box Set (Books 1-3): Developing a Millionaire Mindset; Productivity Hacks: Do Less & Make More; and Word By Word Some Thoughts on Writing, Love, and Life Gaisford reveals dozens of insights based on survey research, her professional achievements, and the success ...

The Little Book of Muses invites the reader to embark on a fantastical journey to discover the beauty of the written word. Within its pages is a collection of poetic, whimsical sayings with words entwined to serenade the logophile, invoke a storyteller’s soul, and warm the writer’s spirit. From elegant phrases, humorous expressions to thought-provoking reflections, this is a delightful book to sip tea, ponder, and dip in and out of often for a generous dose of literary inspiration. The book is also available in Spanish and Italian

This Scene Revision Manual Can Take Your Writing Skills to the Next Level and Make the Editing Process Fun! Every writer knows that scenes are the building blocks of every great story. Revision should be fun and never overwhelming. Many of us have written a scene and felt as though it was lacking something. Or perhaps you wrote an entire novel, but want to know how to make it shine. This scene revision workbook can improve anyone's writing and works for every genre to ensure that every scene is stronger, purposeful, and impactful. Using this self-editing guide for writers on my own ...

How We Do It is an anthology curated by Black writers for the creation and proliferation of Black thought. While a creator’s ethnicity does not solely define them, it is inherently part of who they are and how they interpret the world. For centuries, Black creators have utilized oral and written storytelling traditions in crafting their art. But how does one begin the process of constructing a poem or story or character? How do Black writers, when faced with questions of “authenticity,” dive deep into the essence of their lives and work to find the inherent truth?

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was brilliant, well-educated, well-read, well-traveled, privileged, and prolific. Wharton was, one might say, an influencer of her time. Her body of work encompasses 15 novels, seven novellas, 80-plus short stories, poems, plays, and nonfiction writings spanning travel, design, criticism, war articles, and a memoir. In 1921, she was the first woman awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Literature for her most famous novel, The Age of Innocence.

Category romance is a precise art. With such a small word count, writing the perfect category romance is a little like writing a haiku. But how do you write a book in 17 syllables? In Crafting Category Romance, two-time RITA™-nominated author of nearly 100 books Amy Lane describes the rules of engagement, traps to watch out for, and how to leverage common tropes to create conflict, craft a character, develop a plot, and leave readers with a happy ever after that's different every time - all in a tidy package.

A grumpy author. A fatal book signing. And a witchy amateur sleuth. Magical bookshop owner, Mercy Brew, agrees to host a book signing for a romance writer with more enemies than fans. But when the event takes a murderous turn, Mercy’s dreams of a successful grand reopening crumble like an ancient tome. Now Mercy and her intrepid friends must solve the mystery faster than the killer can write a sequel. And as the plot thickens, the suspects pile up higher than a stack of paperbacks, and a murky chapter in the author’s past is revealed. Amidst swirling rumors and a search for clues, Mercy...

★Great Dialogue Can Mean the Difference Between a Bestseller and a Bomb!★ Sharpen your storytelling by learning How to Craft Killer Dialogue. Ever wonder what techniques Elmore Leonard and Quentin Tarantino use to master the dialogue for their slick and highly quotable crime stories? Want to create the heart-warming introspection often found in the minds of characters like the ones in books by Judy Blume? Or maybe, you prefer to plumb the depths of layered subtext as powerfully displayed in the works of artists like Toni Morrison? With this comprehensive guide, you will find all those ...

An all-new writing skills reference book from the author of Romance In a Month: Are you interested in writing a thrilling romantic suspense but not sure how to start? Do you love reading romantic suspense novels and wonder how they’re put together? Romantic suspense is one of the most popular subgenres of romance to write. However, it isn’t easy to juggle a strong and compelling romantic relationship with the intrigue and suspense of a well-crafted thriller. In this book, you’ll learn: •The expected elements of a romance. •The expected elements in a suspense. •The different ...

Edith Wharton made her claim in the literary world as the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature. She is famous for her works of fiction, which include The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, and Ethan Frome. Breaking from this tradition, The Writing of Fiction sets itself apart as a distinctive work of nonfiction, in which Wharton pulls back the curtain to reveal the theories behind a great story. Consider it Wharton’s personal invitation to discover your own potential and jump-start your creative process.

"A goldmine of information!" Are you passionate about writing romance novels but worry about the costs involved in publishing? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to crafting and sharing your love stories for free! In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn the tools and techniques to create compelling plots, dynamic characters, and steamy scenes that will keep readers turning pages. From outlining and drafting to editing and formatting, this book covers everything you need to know to produce a polished, professional manuscript. And once you've perfected your work, you'll discover ...

Unlock the art of crafting compelling stories with "Elements of Fiction Writing: Crafting Compelling Stories with Expert Techniques." This captivating audiobook is a comprehensive guide that delves into the essential building blocks of great storytelling, empowering writers of all levels to elevate their narratives and captivate listeners.