- Audio CD
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio on MP3-CD; MP3 Una edition (Mar 15 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1611061989
- ISBN-13: 978-1611061987
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 91 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #903,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“I found the acute observations and his narrative philosophy more valuable for the new writer than the contents of any 100 other texts.” —Dean Koontz “For anyone interested in the craft of writing, from beginners to seasoned veterans, this is a must read.” —Booklist “This is the best guidebook to both writing and the business of writing that I've ever read.” —Peter Straub David Morrell, bestselling author of First Blood, The Brotherhood of the Rose and The Fifth Profession, distills four decades of writing and publishing experience into this single masterwork of advice and instruction for fiction writers looking to make it big in the publishing world. With advice proven to create successful novels, Morrell teaches you everything you need to know about: • Plot • Character • Research • Structure • Viewpoint • Description • Dialogue • The business of publishing • And much more “If this book had been available when I started writing, I could have saved myself some miles, some heartache and a lot of typewriter ribbons. The Successful Novelist is the vehicle you want if you plan to drive your way to successful fiction.” —Joe R. Lansdale “David Morrell’s not just a fine writer; he’s also a great and generous teacher. This book’s a keeper.” —Lawrence Block “David Morrell’s The Successful Novelist is that rare avis—a practical how-to book bedizened with priceless gems and nuggets culled from his triumphant decades of toil in the writing mines, all conducted at the unrelenting pace of one of his best-selling thrillers.” —F. Paul Wilson
About the Author
David Morrell is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-eight books, including his award-winning Creepers. Co-founder of the International Thrillers Writers Organization, he is considered by many to be the father of the modern action novel. To learn more, go to www.davidmorrell.net.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Be CAREFUL!, Mar 3 2008
By Stephen J. Prosapio "Author, GHOSTS OF ROSEWO... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Successful Novelist: A Lifetime of Lessons about Writing and Publishing (Paperback)
This is a great book on the craft of writing. I believe it is, however, a previously published book under the title "Lessons of a Lifetime of Writing" by David Morrell. For those who have read that book, this is a duplication.For those who have not already read this book, do yourself a favor and buy it. The reviews under the previous title are excellent and informative.
http://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Lifetime-Writing-Novelist-Looks/dp/1582971439/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1204579021&sr=1-1
David is a unique person to share his experience. A former college professor, he knows how to teach. As a brilliant novelist, he knows how to tell stories that entertain. This book accomplishes both of those goals.
I've read many books on writing and, in my opinion, this one ranks up there with Stephen King's "On Writing and the books by Noah Lukeman. This book will certainly compliment any writer's collection of informative books. More than that, the stories that David shares are extremely interesting and entertaining. As I read them, I could vividly imagine myself going through them with my works and one day, aided by David's sage advice, I'm sure I shall.
If you've not already purchased this book under the previous title. Buy it now!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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A Writing Book...by a Successful Novelist!, Feb 26 2008
By Evil Wylie "Author, Blogger" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Successful Novelist: A Lifetime of Lessons about Writing and Publishing (Paperback)
An instructional writing book...by an actual successful novelist. While David Morrell may be best-known for writing "First Blood" and the subsequent Rambo novelizations, "The Successful Novelist" puts him on the map as a world-class professor of writing as he turns the edict "Those who can't do, teach" on its head. He used to teach in the University of Iowa English Department that was located below the Iowa Writer's Workshop offices. However, his instruction here is contrary to that of most college creative writing workshops, in that he adresses writers of all genres (not just "literary" writers). For that reason, this book will be of particular interest to thriller, science fiction, horror, and other genre writers looking for instruction outside of the university structure."The Successful Novelist" is an update edition of Morrell's first writing book, Lessons from a Lifetime of Writing: A Novelist Looks at His Craft with an added chapter on marketing. If you enjoy "The Successful Novelist," you should also check out Stephen King's On Writing and Strunk and White's The Elements of Style to round out your writing "home study" course.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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A kind warning, Sep 8 2008
By Eric Morlet - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Successful Novelist: A Lifetime of Lessons about Writing and Publishing (Paperback)
I purchased the "Successful Novelist". In short: a great book. I also purchased another book from the same author David Morrell. This book is "Lessons From a Lifetime of Writing" and guess what: it is exactly the same book as "Successful Novelist", but for the title.Amazon has decided to provide a full refund including the shipment costs. Thank you Amazon.
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