Platypus Mastering the craft of compelling storytelling, paperback/ray rhamey

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DescriptionMastering the Craft of Compelling Storytelling is a one-book remedy for a host of beginning novelist ailments, a tune-up for published authors, and a resource for editors.

Intended for novelists and memoirists, the book's sections on Wordcraft, Technique, and Story cover aspects of storytelling that include spotting shortcomings in a narrative; characterizing through experiential description; how to create tension; when to tell and how to show; and much more.

Mastering adds new content to Ray Rhamey's original Flogging the Quill, Crafting a Novel that Sells in this new version.

See reviews of Flogging the Quill for insights from writers.

Here's what pros say: Tess Gerritsen, bestselling author of Die Again, says, Whether you're writing your first novel or your twentieth, this book is a must-have for any novelist.

And it's one of the most readable, entertaining books on writing out there.

Laura Abbott, co-owner & managing editor, Amber Quill Press: I've read many manuscript submissions that were near-misses.

If those writers had had the benefit of this book, they'd be published right now.

This is a must-read for the burgeoning story-teller and serious novelist, and it's a necessity for editors who seek to nurture their writing clients.

Dan Conaway, literary agent, Writer's House: Learn the critical art of ruthless and rigorous self-editing from a man who understands the art better than most.

His practical, sensible advice really can help you become a better writer.

Lou Aronica, editor, publisher, president of The Fiction Studio: Writers will learn a great deal from the pages of this book.

Rhamey offers the kind of advice that could make a huge difference in a writer's prospects.