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Lädt ... Writing Without Rules: How to Write & Sell a Novel Without Guidelines, Experts, or (Occasionally) Pantsvon Jeffrey Somers
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Stop What You're Doing and Write! Yes, You; Write! Most writing guides imply--or outright state--that there's a fixed, specific formula or list of rules you must follow to achieve writing and publishing success. And all of them are phonies. Well, not completely. There are real, applicable techniques and strategies in any writing reference to help you. But the idea that there's only one way of writing? Nuts! With unconventional approaches to the craft, fresh angles on novel writing and selling, a healthy dose of humor, and no promise of refunds, Writing Without Rules is for those writers who have tried and tried again--and are ready to success on their own terms. In these pages, accomplished author Jeff Somers will show you: The key to a successful writing career is doing the actual writing, no matter the circumstances. Fantastic ideas are available everywhere--you just need to know how to tap into sources through a variety of approaches. Important craft aspects that you should focus on, such as characters and dialogue, while spending less time on others, like setting. Effective ways to get published--whether it's traditional or self-publishing--and how to supplement your income. Whether you're a plotter, a pantser, or somewhere in-between, Writing Without Rules is for those writers who are looking for a fresh take on tackling the challenge of writing and selling a novel, and building a career. As Somers will show you, it's less about being perfect in everything, and more about having the confidence to complete everything. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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In the end, this book just didn't click with me. The first issue was the footnotes. An occasional footnote is fine, and used properly, they are great. This book is full of them, with something like 27 in the first chapter alone. Most were unnecessary, and it was really disruptive to the flow of the book.
The narrative feels messy, with frequent digressions (aided by the footnotes). It has a lot of autobiographical content, which is fine if you want to know about the writer, but much of what was in here had little to do with the business of writing, which is what most people would buy it for.
The author admits to disliking using beta readers, and doing revisions. Unfortunately this book would have been a lot better if he'd utilised them more.
I received my copy through NetGalley. ( )