Writers On Writing Vol.1: An Author's Guide (An On Writing Series for Dark Fiction Authors)

Writers On Writing Vol.1: An Author's Guide (An On Writing Series for Dark Fiction Authors)

<b>Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best.</b><br /><br />This is Writers On Writing – An Author’s Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in <b>the ultimate guide</b> to becoming – and being – an author. <br /><br />In this first volume you’ll find in-depth essays from authors such as <b>Jack Ketchum</b>, Brian Hodge, Mercedes M. Yardley, Tim Waggoner, Jasper Bark, Kevin Lucia, Monique Snyman, Todd Keisling, and Dave-Brendon de Burgh. Edited by Joe Mynhardt.<br /><br />“The Infrastructure of the Gods: 11 Signposts for Going all the Way” by Brian Hodge<br /><br />“The Writer’s Purgatory: Between Finishing the First Draft and Submitting the Manuscript” by Monique Snyman<br /><br />“Why Rejection is Still Important” by Kevin Lucia<br /><br />“Real Writers Steal Time” by Mercedes M. Yardley<br /><br />“What Right Do I Have to Write” by Jasper Bark<br /><br />“Go Pace Yourself” by Jack Ketchum<br /><br />“A Little Infusion of Magic” by Dave-Brendon de Burgh<br /><br />“Never Look Away: Confronting Your Fears in Fiction” by Todd Keisling<br /><br />“Once More With Feeling” by Tim Waggoner<br /><br />Writers On Writing give young authors the guidance they need, but has advice for <b>all authors</b>, from the interested newbie to the seasoned veteran (sounds delicious, right?). <br /><br /><b>Are you ready to be called an author?</b><br /><br /><b>Interview with the Authors:</b><br /><br />Q: So what makes Writers on Writing so special?<br /><i>Todd Keisling:</i> Writers On Writing is unique in that it provides a collection of essays from both newcomers and established professionals, providing a wide range of perspectives on the art and craft of writing.<br /><br />Q: Tell us more about you essay in Writers on Writing.<br /><i>Todd Keisling:</i> My essay “Never Look Away: Confront Your Fears in Fiction” is an anecdotal look at an important lesson I learned early on in my writing career: That you shouldn’t look away from your subject matter, no matter how disturbing it is to you. Looking away does a disservice to your story, and by proxy, your reader.<br /><br />Q: Why should authors read Writers on Writing?<br /><i>Jack Ketchum:</i> It's rich in the variety of subjects discussed, written by people who know whereof they speak.<br /><br /><i>Todd Keisling:</i> There are decades of experience contained within the book’s pages, covering multiple genres. I can’t think of a more diverse collection for the established—or aspiring—writing professional.<br /><br />Q: Do you have other non-fiction books authors should try out?<br /><i>Jack Ketchum:</i> Stephen King's ON WRITING and DANSE MACABRE. William Goldman's ADVENTURES IN THE SCREEN TRADE. Syd Field's SCREENPLAY.<br /><br /><i>Todd Keisling:</i> A few come to mind: Stephen King’s On Writing, Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird, and Ariel Gore’s How to Become a Famous Writer Before You’re Dead.<br /><br />Proudly brought to you by <b>Crystal Lake Publishing.</b>