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Richard MarekEditorial Director of "Kirkus Reviews" and former book publisherIntelligent and entertaining instruction...it should be read by all novice writers -- and by those books are already published but who intend to write more.
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Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that immediately stands out among the vast competition. And those outstanding qualities, says New York literary agent Noah Lukeman, have to be apparent from the first five pages. The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile reveals the necessary elements of good writing, whether it be fiction, nonfiction, journalism, or poetry, and points out errors to be avoided, such as: - A weak opening hook - Overuse of adjectives and adverbs - Flat or forced metaphors or similes - Undeveloped characterizations and lifeless settings - Uneven pacing and lack of progression With exercises at the end of each chapter, this invaluable reference will allow novelists, journalists, poets, and screenwriters alike to improve their technique as they learn to eliminate even the most subtle mistakes that are cause for rejection. The First Five Pages will help writers at every stage take their art to a higher - and more successful - level.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With the emphasis on writing quality prose, rather than plot development, this book exposes the flaws commonly found in the work of new writers. It gives sound advice for remedy, including end-of-chapter exercises to help you put into practise what you've learnt. It is methodical, concise, instructive - and accessible, I intend to keep it close to hand for reference as I edit my thrice-rejected first novel!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Absolutely invaluable little tome for all aspiring writers out there. I had made many, many of the novice writer's mistakes. After reading this book I went back and took some mighty hedge trimmers to my scribbles. Extremely well laid out and easy to follow with helpful exercises at the close of each chapter. It may not keep you out of the rejection bin but at least with Noah's book you'll know which day of the week to send it out.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I've been writing for quite a while now and have read plenty of books on the subject. This was well written and cut straight to the point without babbling. Some of the things at the start of the book were simple and if you don't know them, then you pretty much are a beginner; so it's helpful in that way. For people trying to break into publishing it has great ideas on things that lecturers don't always share, like the sound of your writing.
I didn't find the part about characterization at all helpful - which was a shame. However, I do find myself going back to this book, as it holds lots of helpful infomation, and the writer doesn't mince his words. It's great to hear how a publisher or agent feels and what they in particular are looking for. I find this book helpful and would reccomend it to anyone trying to understand the industry properly.
I didn't find the part about characterization at all helpful - which was a shame. However, I do find myself going back to this book, as it holds lots of helpful infomation, and the writer doesn't mince his words. It's great to hear how a publisher or agent feels and what they in particular are looking for. I find this book helpful and would reccomend it to anyone trying to understand the industry properly.
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