The Kick-Ass Writer: 1001 Ways to Write Great Fiction, Get Published, and Earn Your Audience

Author(s): Chuck Wendig

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The journey to become a successful writer is long, fraught with peril, and filled with difficult questions: How do i write dialogue? How do I build suspense? What should I know about query letters? Where do I start? The best way to answer these questions is to ditch your uncertainty and transform yourself into a KICK-ASS writer. Chuck Wendig will show you how with an explosive broadside of gritty advice that will destroy your fears, clear the path, and help you find your voice, your story, and your audience. You'll explore the fundamentals of writing, learn how to obtain publication, and master the skills you need to build an army of dedicated fans. No task is too large or small for the kick-ass writer. With his trademark acerbic wit and gut-punch humor, Wendig will explain: How to build suspense, craft characters, and defeat writer's block. How to write a scene, an ending--even a sentence. Blogging techniques, social media skills, and crowdfunding. How to write a query letter, talk to agents, and deal with failure--and success!
Whether you're just starting out or you need one more push to get you over the top, two things are certain--a kick-ass writer never quits, and Chuck Wendig won't let you down in this high-octane guide to becoming the writer you were born to be!

General Information

  • : 9781599637716
  • : F&W Publications Inc
  • : Writer's Digest Books
  • : 31 October 2013
  • : 214mm X 140mm
  • : United States
  • : 01 December 2013
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Chuck Wendig
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : 288

More About The Product

Chuck Wendig is the author of Blackbirds, Mockingbird, Double Dead, Bait Dog, Dinocalypse Now, and many popular writing advice e-books. He, along with writing partner Lance Weiler, co-wrote the digital transmedia drama Collapsus, which was nominated for an International Digital Emmy and a Games 4 Change award. He was a frequent contributor to The Escapist, writing about games and pop culture. He currently lives in the forests of Pennsyltucky with a wife, two dogs, and a newborn son.