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Evan Marshall has drawn on his extensive
experience as an editor, literary agent, book packager, and
published novelist to perfect a simple, methodical, effective
approach to planning, plotting, writing—and most
importantly—finishing a truly great novel. His clear-cut, 16-step
"Marshall Plan" breaks down the complex novel-writing process into a
series of parts you put together one piece at a time. You'll have
your whole story—characters, subplots, conflicts, and all—planned
and plotted before you actually begin writing, so there's no chance
of working yourself into a corner or making critical mistakes in
pacing and plot. Included are templates to copy, easy-to-follow
charts, and end-of-chapter recaps that reinforce important points
and help you stay focused.
Imagine
writing with the skill of a published author, the knowledge of a
seasoned editor, and the savvy of a New York literary agent...you'd
have all the know-how it takes to transform your story idea into a
great novel worthy of praise and publication.
In this unique guide, Evan Marshall does give you
everything it takes to write your novel. He has perfected a simple
and methodical approach to novel writing—his clear-cut, 16-step
"Marshall Plan" that breaks down the complex novel-writing process
into a series of parts you put together one piece at a time. You'll
have your whole story planned and plotted before you actually begin
writing, so there's no chance of working yourself into a corner or
making critical mistakes in pacing and plot.
Never before has the complex craft of novel
writing been explained in such clear, practical terms. Evan Marshall
has perfected a methodical, effective approach to planning,
plotting, writing—and most importantly—finishing a truly great
novel.
In 16 basic steps, you'll learn to view novel
writing in a new way. Rather than attempting to dive straight into
writing, haphazardly trying to connect plot, characterization, and
other narrative elements as you go, you'll realize that successful
novel writing is actually a linear, calculated process anyone can
follow.
This plan works because it shows you how to map
out your entire novel—characters, subplots, conflicts, and
all—before you write one chapter. Following the Marshall Plan® you
will:
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Lay the groundwork for a solid novel by
targeting a genre for your story idea and developing your
narrative and characters around the unique conventions of your
chosen genre
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Use basic guidelines and "section sheets" to
determine an ideal story length and plot your novel's events,
including main and subordinate story lines, surprising twists,
and dramatic conclusions
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Confidently write the novel you've plotted as
you master viewpoint writing and discover techniques for linking
your novel's sections with seamless "connectors"
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Create a compelling, readable pace by using
the five fiction modes—action, summary, dialogue,
thoughts/feelings, and background
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Bulletproof your story and perfect your
language with the Novelist's Manual for Self-Editing, a guide
for editing and revising your completed manuscript
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Successfully market your novel following Evan
Marshall's expert instruction for creating a powerful synopsis,
targeting the right agents and editors, and getting your work
the full attention it deserves. He even includes a sample
synopsis that actually led to a sale.
Throughout this hands-on guide, Marshall includes
templates you can copy, easy-to-follow charts and end-of-chapter
recaps that reinforce important points and help you stay focused.
More than a basic schematic, The Marshall
Plan for Novel Writing is an inspiration, a system that works.
Follow its 16 steps and watch your story masterfully develop into a
completed novel you can be proud of, ready to
get the full attention of readers, agents, and editors alike.
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A Main Selection of Writer's Digest Book Club
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British rights sold to A&C Black; now in 2nd
edition
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A Main Selection of Writers News Book Club
(Scotland)
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Serial rights sold to
Writer's Digest
magazine, Fiction Writer
magazine, Novel & Short Story
Writer's Market,
Writer's Yearbook Extra,
Writer's Market,
Novel Writer,
and The Complete Handbook of Novel
Writing
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Used as a textbook in writing courses
"A comprehensive manual to
writing a novel for all writers—from the beginner to the more
advanced looking for polishing tips. Savvy and concise."—Bill
Contardi, literary agent
"Evan Marshall has the scoop
on making book—from beginning to end and everywhere in between."—barnesandnoble.com
"A
down-to-earth approach to completing a novel."—Boulder
Planet
"Finally, a practical how-to manual for all aspiring authors,
written with wit and wisdom. A delightful read!"—Maureen Walters,
Vice President, Curtis Brown, Ltd.
"Like
the Marshall Plan for 1948, this Marshall Plan offers hope! The
manual is a simple and effective road map for all new and aspiring
writers. Definitely user-friendly."—bestselling author Lori Copeland
"The
Marshall Plan for Novel Writing is a
master plan for aspiring novelists. Evan Marshall is
brilliant."—Bobbi Smith, New York Times
bestselling author
"An invaluable
tool for the aspiring novelist. An upbeat, easy-to-follow guide that
takes the mystery out of writing."—Alicia Condon, Editorial
Director, Dorchester Publishing
Purchase The Marshall Plan for Novel
Writing from Amazon.com
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Look me in the eyes...
A blink. A wink. A sidelong glance. Your eyes
speak volumes to the people around you—and every raised brow or
wide-eyed stare cast your way is a valuable clue to another’s
unspoken meaning.
But the eyes reveal much more than emotion. If
you know what to look for, you can learn to read the people around
you for fascinating and often hidden facets of personality, mood,
and intent.
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Your boss
is staring at you again. With admiration—or frustration?
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Your boyfriend’s eyes
darken when you’re alone together. Is he tired—or turned on?
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Your pre-teen daughter
covers her eyes during noisy dinners. Is she embarrassed by the
family’s antics—or protecting herself from too much stimulation?
Historically, everything from the color of
your eyes to the slant of your brows carried meaning, and as far
back as Biblical times, women like Jezebel knew that enhancing their
eyes’ sparkle would drive men wild. Discover why using your eyes is
one of the most powerful ways to communicate—and find out what
unspoken signals are being sent
your way.
Here is the first guide to understanding eye
language, the revealer of hidden motivations and personality traits
in ourselves and others.
Chapters explore the eye language of love,
lying eyes, the etiquette of staring, eye "cut-offs," the evil eye,
physiognomy, pupillometry, iridology, eye adornment, and much more.
Illustrated with
revealingly candid photographs of people speaking with their eyes,
and featuring surprising analyses of some of the world's most famous
eyes, The Eyes Have It
is a fascinating and entertaining guide to human behavior.
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Serial rights sold to Cosmopolitan,
Family Circle,
the New York Post,
and the Star
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Russian rights sold to AST Publishers
"A fresh and enjoyable
work in the area of human behavior...good, informative fun."—Fordham
University "Bestsellers"
"A delightful work...one
of a kind, a reading experience at the horizon of the human
frontier."—Desert Sentinel
Purchase
The Eyes Have
It from Amazon.com
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