Book Craft: How to write books readers love, from first draft to final polish

2020 | English | B089NJK1SC | EPUB | 486 pages | 2 MB

Everybody wants to write a book, but most authors fall short.
If only there was a clear, systematic, structured approach to crafting bestsellers that would…

help you organize your creative ideas
unravel the messy writing process
save months of editing and revision
increase engagement and get more book reviews
keep readers glued to each page with dramatic tension
impress your mom (and everyone else) with your genius
When I started out as an author, I read every book on craft, plotting and writing techniques I could find – but they left me more confused than ever. I ended up quitting, and spent a decade as a developmental editor while earning my PhD in literature.

I was terrified to publish. What if nobody likes it What if I’m a failure How do I know a book is good before I publish I needed a way to identify weak, amateur writing, and replace it with prose that enthralled readers. I wanted to take a good story, and turn it into a riveting manuscript.

Rather than give up the quest forever, positing Great Writing up to some mysterious, invisible source I could never achieve, I developed my own framework for writing, which has allowed me to write and publish several dozen books over the past few years. What began as a simple guide to plotting became a detailed, chapter-by-chapter cheatsheet, and some brand new techniques on adding intrigue, suspense and conflict to cast a spell over readers.

The truth is, there are things that great books have in common and even more informative, there are definitely signs of weak or bad writing, which can be easily identified and avoided.

Based on the lessons I’ve learned from editing over a hundred books and studying nearly universal writing mistakes, as well as feedback on my writing tutorials (with over 2 million views), I’ve reverse-engineered a structured approach to writing that will help you quickly map out your book, write it well the first time, and avoid months of painful revision.

These simple, easy to follow rules, tactics and cheatsheets to help you easly improve your writing craft and unleash your inner genius, without a nervous breakdown or a drinking problem. You’ll end up with a deeper understanding of the craft, and a more marketable book that readers can’t put down.

This book will help you to

Write compelling books readers love
Create dynamic characters readers will root for
Plot your book without stifling your creativity
Hit crucial turning points to keep readers engaged
Improve pacing & backstory without info-dumps
Increase stakes, drama and conflict
Double your word count and stay motivated
Avoid common amateur mistakes & lazy writing
Heighten intrigue & suspense to keep readers invested
How to know your book will sell before you write it
3 types of conflict you need in every scene
Why readers stop reading and how to fix it
Simple plotting and outlining strategies so you can write faster with less procrastination
Revise and edit your first draft and identify problems fast
Save thousands of dollars on editing and increase book sales
Ready to move from the slush pile to the bookshelf

Take your writing

from contrived to compelling

from rubbish to riveting

from mediocre to masterful

Scroll up and improve your writing today!