{"product_id":"vintage-writing-instruction-paperback","title":"Vintage Writing Instruction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeigh Brackett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLester Dent\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Leslie Bellem\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of articles on fiction writing that were written a long time ago, whose advice has proven the test of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen I published \"\u003ci\u003ePulp Era Writing Tips\u003c\/i\u003e\" I had no idea how hungry folks were for this type of book. It's been too long in the assembly, but here it is for your enjoyment and instruction. Twenty Seven new-old articles written by recognizable greats and a few forgotten heroes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's funny to see how much modern writing advice is just watered-down copies of these ideas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in this volume: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy editors (and nowadays, readers) reject stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore great sources of plot seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make your story more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicing up your dialog without losing your audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCram more drama into your stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrify readers by building emotion in a ghost story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn from the greats by analyzing their best work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind what makes a plot seem plausible to the reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbrace the fact that there is no shame in writing to entertain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake scenes more dramatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47409529585842,"sku":"9798799068394","price":13.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/b40390b1386858a7893ebc69e1f54ec2.webp?v=1778267972","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/vintage-writing-instruction-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}