f you’re writing a novel, don’t be modest about your goals. First of all, you want to write a really good novel, right? You aren’t in this game to write a piece of schlock. You have some talent, and you have a story, and you want to write it well
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Randy Ingermanson and Peter Economy’s Writing Fiction for Dummies offers a comprehensive guide to mastering fiction writing, from developing compelling characters to structuring plots using the Snowflake Method. Emphasizing craft, editing, and publication strategies, the book equips writers with practical tools to transform ideas into polished, publishable novels
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