The Linchpin Writer

<p>In every novel there are pivotal places that can make or break a book. Write them well and you'll have your readers begging for a sequel. Write them poorly and your book will get scathing reviews and sell only a handful of copies. These pivotal places are linchpin moments and in this book you'll learn how to nail these moments.</p><p>Based on real advice from editing hundreds of novels John Matthew Fox guides writers through the process of creating a novel that soars in the reader's imagination. After reading this book you'll be a better storyteller a better self-editor and a better writer.</p><p>In this book you'll learn how to:</p><ul><li>Flood your readers with strong emotions</li><li>Create memorable beginnings and endings</li><li>Describe characters for the first time</li><li>Make readers swoon in romantic scenes</li><li>Kill off characters (without enraging your readers)</li><li>Harness the element of surprise</li></ul>