Crafting Novels & Short Stories: The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction (Creative Writing Essentials)

Learn How to Create Stories That Captivate Agents Editors and Readers Alike!. Inside youll find the tools you need to build strong characters keep your plots moving master the art of dialogue choose the right point of view and more.. This comprehensive book on the art of novel and short story writing is packed with advice and instruction from best-selling authors and writing experts like Nancy Kress Elizabeth Sims Hallie Ephron N.M. Kelby Heather Sellers and Donald Maass plus a foreword by James Scott Bell. Youll learn invaluable skills for mastering every area of the craft:. .    • Define and refine your characters.   • Make your plot and conflict high-energy and intense.   • Hone your storys point of view.   • Create a rich setting and backstory.   • Craft dialogue that rings true.   • Select the right words and descriptions throughout your story.   • Revise your story to perfection.. Throughout youll find supplemental sections that cover special topics like getting started beating writers block researching your work and getting published. Theyll help you integrate your skills into a balanced productive and fulfilling career.. Whether youre writing flash fiction a short story a novel or an epic trilogy youll come away with the tools you need for strong and effective storytelling.