Bestselling Authors Help Unlock the Secrets To Getting Published For Thousands of Writers

Bestselling authors, Joyce and Jim Lavene, release their first book writing book, "The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel", from Adams' Media.

(PRWEB) October 17, 2004 -- Do you dream about becoming the next Ernest Hemingway, John Grisham, Amy Tan, Stephen King, or Danielle Steele? If so, it's time to unlock your hidden potential with The Everything(r) Guide to Writing a Novel.

This step-by-step guide teaches you the tricks of the trade, with advice on all you need to know to compete in the world of fiction. Whether you are seeking to hone your writing style, shape an existing work-in-progress, or begin the submission process to publishers, successfully published novelists Joyce and Jim Lavene give you all you need to know to set you on the fast track to fulfilling your writing dreams!

This authoritative guide shows you how to:
• Turn your creative idea into a sellable premise
• Build a strong plot
• Create realistic character
• Develop a first draft
• Find an agent
• Market and sell your work to publishers

Whether you're writing literary fiction, a terrifying thriller, a sweeping epic, or a passionate romance, The Everything(r) Guide to Writing a Novel is your essential reference to creating the next bestseller!

AUTHORS' BIO:
Joyce and Jim Lavene are co-authors of 40 novels and a wide selection of non-fiction articles and books. Their fiction is a blend of romance, mystery, and suspense. Their first mystery novel, Last Dance, was nominated for the Masters Choice Award; and their romance, Flowers in the Night, was nominated for the Frankfurt Book Award. Reviewers describe their work as startlingly original", wonderfully written", and a sheer delight to read". The couple live in North Carolina with their family. Joyce and Jim also write under the names of Joye Ames and Elyssa Henry. They welcome visitors to their websites www.joyceandjimlavene.com ; www.sharynhowardmysteries.com ; www.peggyleegardenmysteries.com

Exactly what I expected from this dynamic writing duo! Lots of good information in a fun, easy to follow guide!" ~ Barrow Writers

"If Joyce and Jim Lavene don't know how to write and publish a novel, no one does!" Springs' Editor Molly Walton

"You cover everything but some of the best things I got out of it were odd little things like the its/it's and the one space after periods. (which I still can't seem to do!) But the over all thing is that you don't have to write a master piece the first time around. Everything and anything can be changed or fixed. Having this book is vital! I've read several other books and they just didn't cover things this way. Congrats! I hope it's a big seller." Jamie Cailteux, St. Louis, MO

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