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    How to Write A Series: Genre Fiction How To, #2
    How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Workbook: Genre Fiction How To, #1
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    Genre Fiction How To Series

    By Sara Rosett

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    About this series

    Struggling to structure your book series?

    Learn how to make a series work for you:  increase reader engagement and take advantage of the built-in marketing potential a series gives you.

    Are you unsure which series structure is best for you?  Or are you several books into a series, but you're stuck? Do you want to expand your literary universe but aren't sure how to do it? Perhaps you have a series languishing in your backlist, and you need ideas on how to market it. 

    Get the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about your series with How to Write a Series. 

    You'll learn: 
        •    The three basic types of series
        •    The benefits and drawbacks of writing each type of series
        •    Tips for extending your series beyond your original plan
        •    Ideas for creating spinoffs and expanding your literary universe
        •    How to know when it's time to end a series
        •    How to save time writing your series and how to keep track of details
        •    How to deal with the problems that result from being locked into a story world 
        •    How to refresh your interest in a series if you've grown bored
        •    Creative ways to market your series
        
    I've been writing for fifteen years as both a hybrid and independent author. I've published over twenty-five fiction books in four different series. Everything I've learned about writing a series has been through trial and error. I hope my lessons-learned will give you a shortcut when it comes to writing your series plus tips for troubleshooting problems and ideas for promoting your series.

    Unlock the power of a series in your author career with How To Write a Series. 
     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSara Rosett
    Release dateJan 17, 2020
    How to Write A Series: Genre Fiction How To, #2
    How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Workbook: Genre Fiction How To, #1

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      How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Workbook: Genre Fiction How To, #1
      How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Workbook: Genre Fiction How To, #1

      How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Workbook: Genre Fiction How To, #1

      Sara Rosett
      4/5 - 4 ratings
      4/5 - 4 ratings

      Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don't know how to get started? Use this companion workbook to learn how to create a framework so that you can begin writing your cozy. Do you want to know the basic building blocks of a cozy mystery? Do you wonder why cozy readers devour these mysteries voraciously? Are you fuzzy on how the structure of a cozy mystery fits into the classic plot structure? Do you wonder what the "rules" are for a cozy mystery? Let USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett show you how she's planned and written over 25 mysteries in this direct and to-the-point guide without fluff or filler. Use the How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Workbook—the companion to the How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Course—to work through your cozy outline step-by-step. In How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Workbook you'll discover:     •    The many different outlining methods you can use to build your story framework     •    The conventions (or tropes) cozy readers want and expect     •    The psychology behind why readers choose cozies     •    How a cozy mystery fits into classic plot structure     •    Tips on how to hide clues and red herrings     •    And much, much more!     •     Sara Rosett's firsthand knowledge of cozy mystery structure and what cozy readers want will help you shape your idea into a novel. Her tips and workbook will save you time and give you confidence as you approach the blank page. Buy Sara Rosett's workbook today and you'll get an easy to understand plan for outlining your mystery in a helpful question and answer format to guide you through the process.  

      Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don't know how to get started? Use this companion workbook to learn how to create a framework so that you can begin writing your cozy. Do you want to know the basic building blocks of a cozy mystery? Do you wonder why cozy readers devour these mysteries voraciously? Are you fuzzy on how the structure of a cozy mystery fits into the classic plot structure? Do you wonder what the "rules" are for a cozy mystery? Let USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett show you how she's planned and written over 25 mysteries in this direct and to-the-point guide without fluff or filler. Use the How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Workbook—the companion to the How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Course—to work through your cozy outline step-by-step. In How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Workbook you'll discover:     •    The many different outlining methods you can use to build your story framework     •    The conventions (or tropes) cozy readers want and expect     •    The psychology behind why readers choose cozies     •    How a cozy mystery fits into classic plot structure     •    Tips on how to hide clues and red herrings     •    And much, much more!     •     Sara Rosett's firsthand knowledge of cozy mystery structure and what cozy readers want will help you shape your idea into a novel. Her tips and workbook will save you time and give you confidence as you approach the blank page. Buy Sara Rosett's workbook today and you'll get an easy to understand plan for outlining your mystery in a helpful question and answer format to guide you through the process.  

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      How to Write A Series: Genre Fiction How To, #2
      How to Write A Series: Genre Fiction How To, #2

      How to Write A Series: Genre Fiction How To, #2

      Sara Rosett
      5/5 - 3 ratings
      5/5 - 3 ratings

      Struggling to structure your book series? Learn how to make a series work for you:  increase reader engagement and take advantage of the built-in marketing potential a series gives you. Are you unsure which series structure is best for you?  Or are you several books into a series, but you're stuck? Do you want to expand your literary universe but aren't sure how to do it? Perhaps you have a series languishing in your backlist, and you need ideas on how to market it.  Get the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about your series with How to Write a Series.  You'll learn:      •    The three basic types of series     •    The benefits and drawbacks of writing each type of series     •    Tips for extending your series beyond your original plan     •    Ideas for creating spinoffs and expanding your literary universe     •    How to know when it's time to end a series     •    How to save time writing your series and how to keep track of details     •    How to deal with the problems that result from being locked into a story world      •    How to refresh your interest in a series if you've grown bored     •    Creative ways to market your series      I've been writing for fifteen years as both a hybrid and independent author. I've published over twenty-five fiction books in four different series. Everything I've learned about writing a series has been through trial and error. I hope my lessons-learned will give you a shortcut when it comes to writing your series plus tips for troubleshooting problems and ideas for promoting your series. Unlock the power of a series in your author career with How To Write a Series.   

      Struggling to structure your book series? Learn how to make a series work for you:  increase reader engagement and take advantage of the built-in marketing potential a series gives you. Are you unsure which series structure is best for you?  Or are you several books into a series, but you're stuck? Do you want to expand your literary universe but aren't sure how to do it? Perhaps you have a series languishing in your backlist, and you need ideas on how to market it.  Get the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about your series with How to Write a Series.  You'll learn:      •    The three basic types of series     •    The benefits and drawbacks of writing each type of series     •    Tips for extending your series beyond your original plan     •    Ideas for creating spinoffs and expanding your literary universe     •    How to know when it's time to end a series     •    How to save time writing your series and how to keep track of details     •    How to deal with the problems that result from being locked into a story world      •    How to refresh your interest in a series if you've grown bored     •    Creative ways to market your series      I've been writing for fifteen years as both a hybrid and independent author. I've published over twenty-five fiction books in four different series. Everything I've learned about writing a series has been through trial and error. I hope my lessons-learned will give you a shortcut when it comes to writing your series plus tips for troubleshooting problems and ideas for promoting your series. Unlock the power of a series in your author career with How To Write a Series.   

    Author

    Sara Rosett

    A native Texan, Sara is the author of the Ellie Avery mystery series and the On The Run suspense series. As a military spouse, Sara has moved around the country (frequently!) and traveled internationally, which inspired her latest suspense novels. Publishers Weekly called Sara’s books, "satisfying," "well-executed," and "sparkling." Sara loves all things bookish, considers dark chocolate a daily requirement, and is on a quest for the best bruschetta. Connect with Sara at www.SaraRosett.com. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Goodreads.  

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