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Unlock the secrets to writing a best-selling novel with 'Writing the Breakout Novel' by literary agent and renowned author Donald Maass. This indispensable guide is perfect for both aspiring writers and seasoned novelists looking to elevate their craft. Dive into the essential elements that define breakout novels, regardless of genre, and master the techniques that make your storytelling shine in a competitive literary market.
Whether you are a first-time novelist seeking practical guidance or an experienced author whose work is struggling to gain traction, Maass provides invaluable insights to help your prose stand out. Learn how to create engaging and larger-than-life characters that leap off the page, as well as how to establish a rich sense of time and place that pulls readers into your narrative world.
Explore the intricacies of weaving subplots into your main storyline, ensuring that your novel maintains a captivating narrative tension from beginning to end. Delve into universal themes that resonate with diverse audiences and develop an inspired premise that distinguishes your work from others.
Providing examples from bestselling authors like Anne Perry, Maass equips you with practical tools to up your game in every aspect of novel writing. This guide is not just a manual; it’s a roadmap to building a sustainable career as an author and capturing the interest of agents and publishers alike. 'Writing the Breakout Novel' is essential reading for anyone looking to succeed in today’s market and achieve literary excellence.
Whether you are a first-time novelist seeking practical guidance or an experienced author whose work is struggling to gain traction, Maass provides invaluable insights to help your prose stand out. Learn how to create engaging and larger-than-life characters that leap off the page, as well as how to establish a rich sense of time and place that pulls readers into your narrative world.
Explore the intricacies of weaving subplots into your main storyline, ensuring that your novel maintains a captivating narrative tension from beginning to end. Delve into universal themes that resonate with diverse audiences and develop an inspired premise that distinguishes your work from others.
Providing examples from bestselling authors like Anne Perry, Maass equips you with practical tools to up your game in every aspect of novel writing. This guide is not just a manual; it’s a roadmap to building a sustainable career as an author and capturing the interest of agents and publishers alike. 'Writing the Breakout Novel' is essential reading for anyone looking to succeed in today’s market and achieve literary excellence.