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Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook

de Donald Maass

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Make Your Novel Stand Out from the Crowd! Noted literary agent and author Donald Maass has done it again! His previous book, Writing the Breakout Novel, offered novelists of all skill levels and genres insider advice on how to make their books rise above the competition and succeed in a crowded marketplace. Now, building on the success of its predecessor, Writing the Breakout Novel Workbookcalls that advice into action! This powerful book presents the patented techniques and writing exercises from Maass's popular writing workshops to offer novelists first-class instruction and practical guidance. You'll learn to develop and strengthen aspects of your prose with sections on: Building plot layers Creating inner conflict Strengthening voice and point of view Discovering and heightening larger-than-life character qualities Strengthening theme And much more! Maass also carefully dissects examples from real-life breakout novels so you'll lean how to read and analyze fiction like a writer. With authoritative instruction and hands-on workbook exercises, Writing the Breakout Novel Workbookis one of the most accessible novel-writing guides available. Set your work-in progress apart from the competition and write your own breakout novel today!… (més)
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Donald Maass's genius shines in this guide for writers. Practical, insightful and full of practice exercises to apply the concepts. Almost as good as his workshops! ( )
  JoniMFisher | Sep 19, 2019 |
One of the most useful writing reference books I've ever had. I wouldn't say it's the be all end all of writing references, but it made me look at my manuscript in a whole new way and guided me through making it better. Worth every penny. ( )
  Lndlindsey | Mar 9, 2018 |
Probably one of the best books on the art of writing fiction that I have read. I initially read this when I first started writing fiction two years ago. I still pick it up from time to time to re-read and find gems of advice that I missed the first time around. It's probably not the best book for a newbie writer to start with. But once you've mastered the basics of structure, dialogue, POV and characterisation you'll be ready for Maas to take you to the next level. It's full of useful advice that will help polish your technique. ( )
  JMJ_Williamson | Apr 24, 2015 |
LOVE IT! ( )
  Micalhut | Aug 20, 2013 |
The exercises in this book are excellent. If you already have a rough draft of a novel, and are looking to deepen your characters, plots and themes, this book will help you with specific exercises.

Each writing exercise is preceded by a section explaining why the exercise is important, and includes examples from "breakout" novels. Unfortunately, most of the examples are dreadful. I got so sick of reading excerpts of mystery novels and thrillers, most of them involving men avenging the murder/rape of their girlfriends, wives and daughters that I finally skipped the expository sections and went ahead and did the exercises.

It's too bad he uses the examples he does, because Maass' exercises do a wonderful job of helping you flesh out your characters and plot as well as help you figure out what should be scrapped. I can think of plenty of good novels which would have illustrated his points much better.

There was also the minor problem of a few typos in the book, which I found distracting.

Despite the flaws I mentioned, this book is well worth reading. The writing exercises are the most helpful I've ever come across. ( )
  RebeccaE | Jul 6, 2009 |
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Make Your Novel Stand Out from the Crowd! Noted literary agent and author Donald Maass has done it again! His previous book, Writing the Breakout Novel, offered novelists of all skill levels and genres insider advice on how to make their books rise above the competition and succeed in a crowded marketplace. Now, building on the success of its predecessor, Writing the Breakout Novel Workbookcalls that advice into action! This powerful book presents the patented techniques and writing exercises from Maass's popular writing workshops to offer novelists first-class instruction and practical guidance. You'll learn to develop and strengthen aspects of your prose with sections on: Building plot layers Creating inner conflict Strengthening voice and point of view Discovering and heightening larger-than-life character qualities Strengthening theme And much more! Maass also carefully dissects examples from real-life breakout novels so you'll lean how to read and analyze fiction like a writer. With authoritative instruction and hands-on workbook exercises, Writing the Breakout Novel Workbookis one of the most accessible novel-writing guides available. Set your work-in progress apart from the competition and write your own breakout novel today!

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