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One of the elite handful recommended by Preditors & Editors, this book brings together everything you need to begin your work as a storyteller. Through an in-depth exploration of the myriad aspects of the art and craft of writing fiction, Mixon welcomes you in a warm voice into the greater fellowship of all writers.
“The freshest and most relevant advice you’ll find.”—Helen Gallagher, Seattle Post-Intelligencer “Wonderfully useful, bracing and humorous. . .demystifies craft while paying homage to the art”—Millicent Dillon, five-time O.Henry Award winner & PEN/Faulkner nominee “Fills even the most seasoned readers’ hunger for great books on writing fiction.”—Wendy Burt-Thomas, author of The Writer’s Digest Guide to Query Letters “An essential book.”—Roz Morris, best-selling ghostwriter & author of Nail Your Novel Judge this book by its cover. The writing is equally beautiful. you’ll be glad The Art and Craft of Fiction has such a gorgeous cover, because you’ll keep this book by your side for a long time. . .Her advice as it relates to fiction is the freshest and most relevant advice you’ll find. . .Mixon’s book provides a feast to feed your need; a full course meal. . .Whether you’re starting out or already a star, you’ll have a new appreciation for the art of good writing and the imposing talent that is needed to craft a good book. Mixon’s fresh attitude and sincere encouragement will make you feel good about your writing at every stage. The only thing Victoria doesn’t reveal in The Art & Craft of Fiction: A Practitioner’s Manual is the secret handshake. Otherwise, a lot of authors are going to improve their writing just by reading and using the advice in her book. Buy it. I recommend it. Victoria Mixon’s The Art & Craft of Fiction should be on your writer’s shelf between Anne Lamott’s Bird By Bird and John Gardner’s On Becoming A Novelist. Read it first. Then pick it up again and again—whenever you’re stuck and you need encouragement, advice, and witty examples on the process—and get back to the had work. You are not alone, not with this book to set you on your way each writing day. Victoria Mixon’s The Art and Craft of Fiction isn’t just a book that provides the guidance a beginning fiction writer needs. This is not simply a book that offers up sharp, deeply helpful tips on craft-though it does so very well. This volume is a motivating yawp. It’s a relentlessly upbeat blast of git-go inspiration. Mixon’s voice is that of the Muse on three cups of coffee and a to-the-rim shot of liquid codeine. Over the last twenty years, hers may very well be the most adrenalinic, motivating, how-to voice about craft, style, and artistic will power. After reading this, emerging writers should have no trouble getting the seat of the pants in the seat of the chair-and flat out producing their own blood-deep stories. AVAILABLE AT:
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