Novel Articles

1). Penguin Publisher Reveals What It Really Takes To Get Published. By : Sharif Khan
Mr. David Davidar began his career in journalism and is founder of Penguin Books India. Currently, he is Publisher of Penguin Canada and also is author of the novel, The House of Blue Mangoes. How did you first get started in the publishing business? Twenty years ago I was working in Bombay and there was a colleague I knew who had done a publishing course at Harvard.
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2). Seven Ways To Connect Your Writing And Your Life By : Steven Barnes
An introduction to a unique fiction writing program, designed by a bestselling writer, that connects the inner world of the artist with the outer world of the novel or screenplay. Suitable for both amateur and professional writers.
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3). Effective Fiction Research By : Eric Penz
The three reasons writers need to hone the craft of research.
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4). Another Million Dollar Dream By : sam nikolas
When the itch of literature comes upon a man, the only thing that will relieve it is the scratching of a pen. A Victorian vicar wrote that and he wasn’t wrong. I’d had the urge to write since I was a young man and I indulged myself from time to time. I scribbled the odd short story, I wrote pornographic letters for a couple of contact magazines, I sent ideas to TV stations, I wrote scripts and I collected a lot of rejections – as most writers do.
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5). Writing Twenty Novels (In Ten Easy Steps!) By : Steven Barnes
During a recent telephone conversation, I mentioned having sent off the last revisions for my twentieth novel, “Great Sky Woman.” There was a silence on the other side of the phone, followed by the question “How in the world do you do that? Twenty novels!” The truth is that I know many writers who have written far more than twenty novels. It is not that unusual.
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6). Queens and Crescents - Book Review By : write 2 right
What certainly stood out for me in Barry Southers novel, Queens and Crescents, was his strong and deep feelings for his family that Barry made apparent in the dedication for this book. The love and appreciation he shares here is actually quite touching. The introduction does a good job of setting up the book through a discussion of happiness and success in today’s society.
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7). Turn Writer's Blocks Into Stepping Stones! By : Steven Barnes
Years ago at a presentation at the UCLA Extension Writer’s Program, I promised an audience to teach them to conquer this beast once and for all. Later, another instructor approached me and said “why did you say that to those people? It’s not possible.” Poor woman. All she was saying is that SHE cannot break writer’s block, which told me all I need to know about her career.
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8). The Lazy Man's Guide To Great Characterization By : Steven Barnes
One subject arising whenever writers gather to discuss their craft is the mining of life itself for story material. While a vital and important technique, it is important to remember that real human beings are impossibly complex, far too complicated to serve as story characters without major modification. The most complex character in all of western fiction (arguably), Hamlet, is still only 1% as complex as a real human being.
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9). Setting Your Novel: There's Gold in Your Own Backyard By : Inglath Cooper
Writing about the places we know best can show others what's unique and interesting about our little piece of the world.
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11). Top Secret! The One-Year Path To Publication By : Steven Barnes
There is a way to virtually guarantee your publication within a single year. No, it has nothing to do with self-publication. This path is not for dilettantes, and will push you to the limit, but it has worked for dozens of my students, and it will work for you. It is based on writing principles first proposed by two giants in the publishing field, science-fiction writers Ray Bradbury, and Robert Heinlein, over thirty years ago.
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12). The Billionaire Writer's Secret By : Steven Barnes
During a career spanning twenty-five years of novel, film, and television work, I've two major tools most valuable: the yogic “chakras” for characterization, and Joseph Campbell’s model of the Hero’s Journey for plot structure. These are not random choices, nor were they selected because of the many intelligent and thoughtful essays on their relationship to successful film or world myth.
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13). Tuning Out The "Radio Voice" By : Steven Barnes
It would be impossible to list all of the things people have considered crucial to success in life. Honesty, energy, bonding, modeling, control of fear…all are important. For my whole life, I’ve searched for the answers in this arena, and treasured the gems that have been revealed. In July of 2005, I went back to Longview, Washington, where I’d lived for nine years, raising my daughter.
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14). Interviewing Hugh Rosen By : Liana200
Tell us about yourself first. I graduated high school in 1948 and enlisted in the army for three years. Next I went to college majoring in English Literature. I later earned a master’s degree and a doctorate in clinical social work. For thirty years I was a faculty member at a local university in Philadelphia and served as a tenured professor. Upon retiring I returned to school and completed an MA in creative writing.
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15). How to Survive A Good Review By : Steven Barnes
Reviews can be useful feedback...or devasting emotional bombs. Learn how to maintain a healthy balance regardless of public reaction to your work1
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16). Writing Your First Novel By : Amanda Baker
Characters often urge a writer on, occasionally to the point of tormenting the writer as well as inspire.
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17). Al Jazeera - the novel? By : Edward Victor
Profile, Interview and Review - new literary quartet published this year by award-winning Al Jazeera and BBC Today Programme journalist, Afshin Rattansi.
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