How to Write Western Novels Author:Matt Braun There is no richer region than the American West. A vast land traveled, toughed-out, and tussled-over by the righteous and the ruthless, it can hold pure gold--if you're a writer who knows how to mine it. — In this book Matt Braun, seasoned author of Western novels, helps you become that kind of writer. Here you'll learn: —
why the future of the Western looks bright, even for beginners
how to glean gripping novel plot ideas from old West history
how to put real flesh-and-blood people on your pages
how to put dialogue into your characters' own parlance
about narrative voice--which to use, and when to use it
why crisp, tight writing strenghtens your story
how to layer on suspense--and resolve it with a wallop
how to do library research, talk to old hands, listen to the land
how to boost the odds of selling your book
Called the most authentic writer of the American West, Braun presents a craftsmanlike approach to creating the Western novel with words that ring as true as a silver dollar. When you've finished the reading, you'll be ready for the writing, and you'll write a romping good story. Because that's all that counts.« less