Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook »

This powerful book builds on the success of it predecessor-Writing the Breakout Novel-and takes readers to the next level: improving their work with practical, hands-on lessons and exercises.With patented techniques from his popular writing workshops, Donald Maass shows fiction writers exactly how to make their work stand out from the crowd. Readers will learn how to strengthen any novel-in-progress, with sections on: - Building Plot Layers - Creating Inner Conflict - Strengthening Point of View and Voice - Discovering Larger Than Life Character Qualities - Developing the Psychology of Place Every workbook exercise is followed by examples from real-life breakout novels. This is one of the most accessible novel-writing guides available today. Donald Maass is a powerful force in the New York book community. As the president and founder of the Donald Maass Literary Agency, he sells more than 100 novels a year, teaches writing workshops across the country, and is a celebrated author in his own right. His personal writing credits include 14 novels (published under pseudonyms), The Career Novelist and Writing the Breakout Novel. Donald lives in New York City.