The complete idiot's guide to writing a novel /
Complete idiot's guide Writing a novel
by Tom Monteleone.
- Indianapolis, IN : Alpha, c2004.
- xxii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
An overview The elements of writing a novel The process of writing a novel Revisions and beyond
[The author] shares his insights about the writing process - from developing a style through creating believable characters and settings, to the final editing and rewriting chores. Features never-before-published interviews with such bestselling authors as Janet Evanovich, Peter Straub, Richard Matheson, Whitley Streiber, Stephen Hunter, and William Peter Blatty; Includes chapters on the publishing business.-Publisher description