• How to Write a Novel

  • 49 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever
  • By: Nathan Bransford
  • Narrated by: Nathan Bransford
  • Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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How to Write a Novel

By: Nathan Bransford
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Publisher's summary

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. Hear the guide that New York Times best-selling author Ransom Riggs called "the best how-to-write-a-novel book I've read."

©2013, 2019 Nathan Bransford (P)2019 Nathan Bransford

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Very helpful and informative

This book was for me because I am writing a book and I needed assistance in understanding and to know what to expect. It provided me with different things to know that I never thought about.

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Down to earth advice

Easy to understand insite and directions for all levels of writers. Hit me between the eyes on where I am in th process and gave great solutions to may of the problems I am experiencing.

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The firm but kind push forward

The advice is sound and comforting. i also loved the reading of the book by the author. I could hear the joy and passion in his voice.

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Fun way to learn good info about the writing process

This is an enjoyable listen that touches on lots of insightful ideas that all new writers (like me) need to hear. Not highly technical, but frankly, you can get that elsewhere. I listened while I took my daily walk and really enjoyed it. Thanks, Nathan!

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When editing

When editing
hating your novel does not make your self editing any better, thats ridiculis. Id agree with Nathan if he said that that works with some people, but he profiled all writers in that hating their novel with make you edit it better. thats just superstition, theres no evidence of this just hear say.

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