Writing the Breakout Novel (Paperback)

from jakohnen

This book defines crucial elements of a breakout novel. I've attended several of Maass' workshops and he knows his stuff. The book helps in giving a sense of time and place for your story, larger-than-life characters, higher story tension, good subplots, and shows how to use these elements effici...

from devafagan

[Re-read 2013]I'm not sure I ever read the entire book straight through, as normally I return to this and read specific chapters (he covers plot, character, setting, etc separately).This is one of my favorite writing books, especially during planning/drafting, as it asks a lot of questions I find...

from LisaMaria_C

I read the blog of an editor who once offered this rule of thumb: Pay attention to who is offering advice on writing. They should either be an author you admire or someone who has gained best-selling status or someone who is or has been a gatekeeper--an acquiring editor or agent. In that regard, ...

from JLDobias

Writing the Breakout Novel is clearly a book that every aspiring writer should consider reading.As far as to say that Donald Maass is a definitive source or this is a definitive work would be presumptuous.There are quite a few definitive ideas in here that I believe every writer should know. And ...

from kikilon

The only non-fiction book this month worth mentioning. The Don, as conferencees have taken to calling him, is an eye-opener. not only is he charismatic and funny (I think I made people sick with quoting him for weeks after the conference), he also knows his stuff. He's an interesting orator, and ...