Published: Feb. 28, 2011
Words: 41,919 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780965710138

Short description

The Art of Fiction Writing by writing coach and novelist, Emily Hanlon is a course in creating flesh and blood characters from the imagination. Easy-to-use techniques, prompts and exercises along with 5 audio "journeys" that deepen the work and make you feel as if you are in a private coaching session with Emily.

Extended description

The Art of Fiction Writing by novelist and writing coach, Emily Hanlon, is a workbook with 5 audio journeys that deepen the work of the workbook.

There are links within the e-book that take you to the audio journey that is best for where you are in the workbook. You can return to the audios whenever you like. The five journeys are all very different and are geared to take you into your creative unconscious.

The Art of Fiction Writing, shows you how to unleash and develop characters from the imagination. Easy-to-use techniques, fiction writing prompts and creative writing tips open doorways to your imagination, and teach you a way of writing that will surprise, delight and free the writer in you! (Read more) The Art of Fiction Writing by novelist and writing coach, Emily Hanlon, is a workbook with 5 audio journeys that deepen the work of the workbook.

There are links within the e-book that take you to the audio journey that is best for where you are in the workbook. You can return to the audios whenever you like. The five journeys are all very different and are geared to take you into your creative unconscious.

The Art of Fiction Writing, shows you how to unleash and develop characters from the imagination. Easy-to-use techniques, fiction writing prompts and creative writing tips open doorways to your imagination, and teach you a way of writing that will surprise, delight and free the writer in you!

Here's a sample of what you will learn:

How to develop three-dimensional characters.

The five basic ingredients of the scene in storytelling.

How to turn fact into fiction.

How to interview characters so they spill the beans about their lives and their stories, without your having to work so hard! This a great technique that you won't find any place else.

How to identify and quiet your Inner Critic... Quieting your Inner Critic is the single most important step in unleashing the passion of your writing. The Art of Fiction Writing shows you how.

Here’s what readers are saying about Emily Hanlon’s Art of Fiction Writing:

"For the past 17 years I've been struggling to write fiction, to write vivid, passionate fiction that engages both the mind and the heart. Working with Emily's process in The Art of Fiction Writing has freed me to be able to do that and I am eternally grateful to her for it." ~Susan Elizabeth Davis ~

"Emily's workbook and CDs are helping me get past the part of my mind that writes rational, predictable, orderly and boring work. The more I use The Art of Fiction Writing, the more I'm discovering exciting, surprising and unpredictable sources of creativity. I feel as if I'm getting a lot of guidance in recognizing and getting past the monsters that guard the gate to truly creative writing." ~ Amy Meltzer

“Thanks, Emily, for being my muse. It's been said many (perhaps too many) times, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." And that’s exactly what you were for me when I read The Art of Fiction Writing. I was ready to hear what you had to say at just the right time in my life and I've never enjoyed writing more...or enjoyed more success at it!’ Bob Zaslow
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writers block, fiction writing, how to write a novel, how to write fiction, the inner critic, characters fiction writing, how to develop a fictional characters, how to get started writing fiction

Available ebook reading formats

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Reviews

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Review by: Elizabeth 4671 on March 30, 2011 :
The author has a very distinct voice and refreshing way of teaching how to write. I found myself quickly immersed in the program she enthusiastically and perceptively puts forth. I've learned a lot about writing and about myself. I really recommend this to anyone to wants to write or is blocked -- like me. But no so much now.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Pete Rhinehardt on March 29, 2011 :
I've enjoyed the book--it's been an excellent read. I purchased the Palm doc version and that has proven most disappointing as every quote mark or apostrophe is a series of letter/characters making reading a distraction at best or just impossible depending upon how the rest of my day was. It has nothing to do with Ms Hanlon or her writing but it does detract from the book.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Natasha 9876 on March 09, 2011 :
I have been blocked in my writing for a really long time. I bought this book on the high recommendation of a friend and sat down to read it as soon as I bought it. (Just last night!) I didn't stop for over 2 hours and I think I wrote more last night that I've written in the past year! I love the audio, too. I only listened to one, about falling down the rabbit hole. Very enlightening. I highly recommend this book. And it's a great price, too.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Patresa Rolllinger Zwerling on March 07, 2011 :
I have used this book since 2005 for inspiration, understanding, and encouragement. I return to it again and again. I'm delighted to be able to now put it on my Kindle to read as the mood strikes me.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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