Bibliograph

The liar's companion, a field guide for fiction writers, Lawrence Block

Type

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The liar's companion, a field guide for fiction writers, Lawrence Block

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The liar's companion

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

778703378

Responsibility statement

Lawrence Block

Sub title

a field guide for fiction writers

Summary

A must-have collection of essays on the art and craft of fiction from Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block For ten years, New York Times bestselling crime novelist Lawrence Block drew on the hard-won wisdom he gained creating over one hundred books to write a monthly column for Writer’s Digest. Collected here for the first time are writings that illuminate the tricks of the authorial trade, from creating a fresh story and delivering a powerful ending, to adapting books for the screen and deciding when to make the switch to fulltime writer. Filled with wit and insight, The Liar’s Companion is a must-read for experts, amateurs, and anyone interested in learning to craft great fiction from one of the field’s modern masters. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lawrence Block, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection

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