Writing Crime & Suspense Fiction: And Getting Published (Teach Yourself Series)

Lesley Grant-Adamson

ISBN 10: 0844231053 / ISBN 13: 9780844231051

Verlag: Teach Yourself, 1996

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0844231053I5N00

Inhaltsangabe:

What makes a good crime story or suspense novel? Lesley Grant-Adamson analyzes the elements of this broad genre, covering the classic detective story, the espionage thriller, comic crime fiction, romantic suspense, the feminist sleuth, and more.
Let this experienced author lead you through the process of crafting your material: recognizing an idea for a novel; setting the scene; shaping your characters; evolving plot; researching your background; maintaining style and using literary techniques; and finding a way out if you get stuck. This practical book also includes advice on presenting your work to a publisher and enjoying your new role as a published crime writer. Whether you are a novice or already established, this book shows you how to find your voice as a crime writer, without cramping your style.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Writing Crime & Suspense Fiction: And ...
Verlag: Teach Yourself
Erscheinungsdatum: 1996
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Fair
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket