The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing (Writers Digest)

This book provides an extraordinary gathering of more than 70 best-selling authors and publishing insiders whose advice and experience will show you how to turn your ideas, notes, and half-finished manuscripts into finely polished novels that are ready to sell! In addition to featuring more than a dozen author interviews with best-selling novelists like Anne Tyler, Tom Clancy, Audrey Niffenegger, James Patterson, and others, this updated edition will feature comprehensive instruction on crafting a strong narrative, essential components of the novel-writing process, genre-specific instruction, and up-to-date submission instruction.