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  • The Novel Writer's Toolkit: From Idea to Best-Seller

  • Written by: Bob Mayer
  • Narrated by: Martin Gollery
  • Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
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The Novel Writer's Toolkit: From Idea to Best-Seller

Written by: Bob Mayer
Narrated by: Martin Gollery
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Publisher's Summary

Writing a novel and getting it published: That's your goal. And nothing will keep you from making it happen. Such a goal, of course, presents a number of challenges. Make sure you have the tools you need to overcome them and succeed. In The Novel Writer's Toolkit, New York Times bestselling author Bob Mayer shares a veteran writer's hard-won advice with a style that's straight from the hip. He lays out the nuts and bolts of novel writing, along with guidelines for starting, finishing and revising your work. You'll learn how to:

  • Develop story-worthy ideas
  • Translate those ideas into a compelling plot - one that keeps readers mesmerized
  • Pace your story for maximum excitement
  • Create realistic, complicated characters
  • Submit attention-getting manuscripts
  • Self-contained chapters make it easy to focus on the just the elements you need. Take in the advice, sharpen your skills, and hit the ground running.

Mayer provides all the reliable information and instruction you need to make your dreams of publication come true. What are you waiting for? The Novel Writer's Toolkit ensures that you're properly equipped for success!

©2012 Bob Mayer (P)2012 Bob Mayer
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Very informative Although staccato

I personally found this audiobook very informative and Mayer's advice on how to write a best seller is top tier. From the tips on how to change everyday habits to become a more effective and efficient writer to relevant references to the modern writing and publishing industry, Mayer's advice will benefit both hobbyist writers and (likely) seasoned writers as well.

My main criticism is that Gollery's narration was a tad staccato and flat. If the content wasn't so informative I likely would have changed to a different audiobook.

Overall I did find this audiobook more than useful and I feel like it's a must-have for any aspiring author's reference tool kit.

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