• How to Write a Novel

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  • By: Dan Falk
  • Narrated by: Ben Herold
  • Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (44 ratings)

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How to Write a Novel

By: Dan Falk
Narrated by: Ben Herold
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Do you want to write a novel but don't know where to start? Not sure where to start? Lack of experience?

Written in a clear, crisp and accessible style, this book is perfect for beginners and professional writers who need an intensive course on the practical basics of story-telling.

There has never been a better time to become a writer as long as you know how to do your best.

In this brief but timely introduction, editor, publisher, and writer, Dan Falk reveals the secrets that experts use to write successful novels.

You have always wanted to write short stories but you have no idea where to start.

Do you want to become better at writing novels?

Maybe it's hard to find ideas for a story or invent a plot.

Maybe you're having trouble developing your style or your dialogue is dated.

This book uses a simplified process to effectively guide you through the rapid creation of the first draft of your novel.

After listening to this book, even once, you will be well on your way to creating short stories that readers love - which will build your fan base and increase your long-term writing career.

Don't let your doubts hold you back: Let Dan show you how you can act and start writing your profitable novel today.

Every step on how to write your book is meant for you. No more excuses. You will be ready to finally start writing your book.

©2020 Dan Falk (P)2020 Dan Falk

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The various techniques were well explained

The various techniques were well explained and easy to follow, as well as being adjustable to varying sizes of novel.

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The authors start with the rule

The authors start with the rule, then follow it up with a badly written piece of overdone description to drive home their point.

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Excellent to listen

This book contains excellent instructions which are very easy to understand. It is very interesting to hear that the guidance of this book in particular helps immensely in writing Nobel.

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To write a novel which has been on your mind

Maybe you want to write a novel which has been on your mind for years. You don't care how long it takes, you just want to see it through to the end.

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The writer in shaping their work in progress.

The goods she delivers in the classroom in such an energetic and vivacious fashion is laid out here using the same unforgettable acronyms in a format that involves the writer in shaping their work in progress.

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A useful and interesting way to plan a writing

This audiobook explains a useful and interesting way to plan and manage the process of writing a novel.

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It was laugh out loud funny at times

It was laugh out loud funny at times and I could see things I was doing although not to the extent of their parodies.

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It will help you to take the grunt work

It will help you to take the grunt work out of the equation, and learn to love the process without dampening your creative spirit or detracting from your voice.

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You can use it as a reference.

I would advise listening this after you've written at least a full first draft of your work so you can use it as a reference.

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This audiobook provides great advice

This audiobook provides great advice, and hilarious examples of how NOT to write a novel.

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