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    How to Write a Novel: 49 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever
    How to Write a Novel: 49 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever
    How to Write a Novel: 49 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever
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    How to Write a Novel: 49 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever

    Written by Nathan Bransford

    Narrated by Nathan Bransford

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    About this audiobook

    Author and former literary agent Nathan Bransford shares his secrets for creating killer plots, fleshing out your first ideas, crafting compelling characters, and staying sane in the process. Read the guide that New York Times bestselling author Ransom Riggs called "The best how-to-write-a-novel book I've read."

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNathan Bransford
    Release dateOct 15, 2019
    ISBN9781734149418
    How to Write a Novel: 49 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever
    Author

    Nathan Bransford

    Nathan Bransford is the author of Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow (Dial, May 2011), Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe (Dial, April 2012) and Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp (Dial, February 2013). He was formerly a literary agent with Curtis Brown Ltd. and blogs at http://blog.nathanbransford.com He lives in Brooklyn.

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    • 5/5
      Wow! I know I started my compliment with a cliché expression in writing but this book is far from cliché. It’s concise with the information, it’s more than poetry talk or a lip service. This book is really a game changer for people like me who really wants to write a novel but don’t know how to start. In my case, I didn’t know how to end. I’m on my last chapter and I wish I listen to this book prior to starting. But now I’m able to rewrite and edit with a much better perspective and more knowledge. Thank you.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Solid advice. This is a good one to listen to when you're in need of guidance and direction in your writing life.

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    • 5/5
      This is more like an advice book than a "how to" book, which as a beginner I found very interesting! I'm happy with my choice, this to be the starter book on my journey. Excellent narration by the author himself with sense of humor.