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30 Days to a Stronger Novel
Contributor(s): Pattison, Darcy (Author)

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ISBN: 162944040X     ISBN-13: 9781629440408
Publisher: Mims House
OUR PRICE: $8.99  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: November 2014
* Out of Print *
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Style Manuals
Physical Information: 0.26" H x 5" W x 8" L (0.29 lbs) 124 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Author and writing teacher Darcy Pattison provides help and inspiration to revise your novel in 30 Days. Each day's entry includes:
  • Inspirational quotes
  • examples that illustrates the topic
  • Walk the Talk: easy, yet practical tips to immediately improve your novel
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
    1. Watership Down with Armadillos: Titles
    2. Search Me: Subtitles
    3. Defeat Interruptions: Chapter Divisions
    4. Scarlett or Pansy: The Right Character Name
    5. My Wound is Geography: Stronger Settings
    6. Horse Manure: Stronger Setting Details
    7. Weaklings: Every Character Must Matter
    8. Take Your Character's Pulse
    9. Yin-Yang: Connecting Emotional and Narrative Arcs
    10. Owls and Foreigners: Unique Character Dialogue
    11. Sneaky Shoes: Inner and Outer Character Qualities
    12. Friends or Enemies? Consistent Character Relationships
    13. Set Up the Ending: Begin at the Beginning
    14. Bang, Bang Ouch Scene Cuts
    15. Go Away Take a Break
    16. Power Abs for Novels
    17. White Rocks Lead Me Home: Epiphanies
    18. The Final Showdown
    19. One Year Later: Tie up Loose Ends
    20. Great Deeds: Find Your Theme
    21. The Wide, Bright Lands: Theme Affects Setting
    22. Raccoons, Owls, and Billy Goats: Theme Affects Characters
    23. Side Trips: Choosing Subplots
    24. Of Parties, Solos, and Friendships: Knitting Subplots Together
    25. Feedback: Types of Critiquers
    26. Feedback: What You Need from Readers
    27. Stay the Course
    28. Please Yourself First
    29. The Best Job I Know to Do
    30. Live. Read. Write.
 
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