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Novelists Boot Camp: 101 Ways to Take Your Book From Boring to Bestseller
Novelists Boot Camp 101 Ways to Take Your Book From Boring to Bestseller Author:Todd A. Stone Its time to plan and execute a writing strategy thats in sync with your ultimate mission objective: getting published. In Novelists Boot Camp, author Todd A. Stone, a former assistant professor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, draws on his experience as novelist, writing instructor, and military officer to he... more »lp get you and your writing into tip-top shape. This boot-camp-in-a-book includes 101 carefully crafted drills designed to show you how to: Identify and develop story ideas with laser-like perception
Create realistic "alpha" characters who can take charge of any scene
Know what motivates your protagonists enemy so that you can amp up the conflict
Outline your story to avoid sneak attacks from flawed plot twists
Dodge the land mines of bad writing like Deadly Modifier Buildup (DMBU)
Triage your scenes to ensure a thorough and precise revision process Plus, theres a twelve-week boot camp battle plan that you can use to stay the course and finish your novel. Novelists Boot Camp provides you with all the ammunition you need to approach your work with dedication, confidence, and skill. Now, report for duty and start writing that bestseller!« less