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Kristen’s Books

Books about Writing

The Key: How to Write Damn Good Fiction Using the Power of Myth

The Key: How to Write Damn Good Fiction Using the Power of Myth

Frey follows up his earlier books with this examination of Joseph Campbell's monomyth. Here he shows how to use the mythic structure often called the Hero's Journey in writing great fiction.

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The 11 Secrets of Getting Published

The 11 Secrets of Getting Published

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Find the 11 secrets to getting published.

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The Irresistible Novel

The Irresistible Novel

Author: Jeff Gerke
Genre: Writing
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The first part debunks writing myths and helps you find your style as a novelist. The second lays out a method for crafting stories that engage readers’ minds. The third covers the monomyth story structure, character archetypes, and Aristotle's Rhetoric.

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Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

“As Random House’s copy chief, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. He is beloved by authors and editors alike—not to mention his followers on social media—for deconstructing the English language with playful erudition. Now he distills everything he has learned from the myriad books he has copyedited and overseen into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best prose foot forward.”

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