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How To Write And Sell Great Short Stories [Kindle Edition]

Linda James (Author)

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Length: 212 pages
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How to create characters who are more real than your family and friends? How to make these characters speak with their own dialogue, not yours? How to create vivid locations that readers can actually see? How to create such intriguing plots that readers are desperate to carry on reading? How to be really creative with words? You don’t? Then you need to buy this invaluable book. It will not only teach you fascinating story-telling techniques, but how to market your polished short stories once they are written so that they sell worldwide!

About the Author

Linda M James is a writer of novels, non-fiction books, screenplays, short stories and poems.Before becoming a writer, she was a model, a singer and an English Lecturer.Find out more at http://writingunderwater.co.uk

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 700 KB
Print Length: 212 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1846947162
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing (9 Dec 2011)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B006H39VRM
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #226,278 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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How To Write & Sell Great Short Stories by Linda M James 28 Feb 2012

By Beckystarchild

Format:Paperback

I found this book very informative & most inspiring. I feel its an absolute must buy for the budding writer. In my opinion, reading this book gave me enough information to write with a professional touch.

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Invaluable! 23 Mar 2012

By S Clayson

Format:Paperback

Linda James has written a book that will both inspire and offer practical advice to aspiring writers of short stories and refresh the approach of more experienced authors, alike. In language that is clear and always illustrated with well chosen examples, drawn from a wide variety of sources, she explains how to hook the reader and make it impossible for them to walk away before the plot concludes.
How to create believable characters, convincing dialogue, suspense, and an interesting twist in the plot are explained. The book also provides tips on more practical aspects of writing such as grammar, editing and marketing which are invaluable. From the wonderful cover design, to the inspiring `last words', it is already a well-thumbed addition to my bookshelves.

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Inspiring 15 Mar 2012

By R J Dearden

Format:Paperback

This is a superb 'how to' guide for short story writers and aspiring novelists. Linda M James argues convincingly that bland adverbs weaken writing (e.g. Fred walked quickly). Instead she recommends more inventive use of verbs (e.g. Fred bounded) which show the reader the state of mind for the character - though much better put in the book! I found the 'points of view' and 'suspense' chapters very worthwhile. Linda M James makes some excellent points around dialogue and making speech sound realistic ... though don't get caught eavesdropping to everyday conversations like she did! But the single greatest thing I took from this book was the moment I had an epiphany around characterisation: I just didn't know my own characters well enough. When I applied the techniques recommended by Linda M James, the characters in my stories really started coming to life ... it just makes writing so much more enjoyable.

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