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Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook

by Donald Maass (Author) Format: Paperback
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Make Your Novel Stand Out from the Crowd!

Noted literary agent and author Donald Maass has done it again! His previous book, Writing the Breakout Novel, offered novelists of all skill levels and genres insider advice on how to make their books rise above the competition and succeed in a crowded marketplace.

Now, building on the success of its predecessor, Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook calls that advice into action! This powerful book presents the patented techniques and writing exercises from Maass's popular writing workshops to offer novelists first-class instruction and practical guidance. You'll learn to develop and strengthen aspects of your prose with sections on:

   • Building plot layers
   • Creating inner conflict
   • Strengthening voice and point of view
   • Discovering and heightening larger-than-life character qualities
   • Strengthening theme
   • And much more!


Maass also carefully dissects examples from real-life breakout novels so you'll lean how to read and analyze fiction like a writer. With authoritative instruction and hands-on workbook exercises, Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook is one of the most accessible novel-writing guides available.

Set your work-in progress apart from the competition and write your own breakout novel today!
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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Writer's Digest Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.59 x 10.98 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    158297263X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1582972633
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About the Author

Donald Maass is a powerful force in the New York book community. As the president and founder of the Donald Maass Literary Agency, he sells more than 100 novels a year, teaches writing workshops across the country, and is a celebrated author in his own right. His personal writing credits include 14 novels (published under pseudonyms), The Career Novelist and Writing the Breakout Novel. Donald lives in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Writer's Digest Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2004
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 158297263X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1582972633
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.59 x 10.98 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #99,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
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Donald Maass is the author of more than 16 novels. He now works as a literary agent, representing dozens of novelists in the SF, fantasy, crime, mystery, romance and thriller categories. He speaks at writer's conferences throughout the country and lives in New York City.

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