Complete Guide to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction, and Getting it Published (2nd Edition)
by By Kubis, Patricia and Howland, Robert
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines , Composition & Creative Writing

A comprehensive exploration of fiction and  nonfiction — from the fundamentals of writing simply and directly to  preparing a complete manuscript to approaching a publisher. KEY  TOPICS: Selecting characters; using classic “hooks,”  creating  effective dialog; developing theme fiction, fantasy, and sagas; do's  and dont's of query letters; writing an interview; finding an agent; and  analyzing contracts and royalties.