Writing the paranormal novel : techniques and exercises for weaving supernatural elements into your story
Record details
- ISBN: 1599631342 : PAP
- ISBN: 9781599631349 : PAP
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Physical Description:
265 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
print - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Cincinnati, OH : Writer's Digest Books, 2011.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Part I. Gathering the elements: the nature of the paranormal; elements and elementals; the paranormal at large; seeking the paranormal; the paradox of cliches -- Part II. Summoning the characters: supernatural characters; magic and the super hero; keeping it real -- Part III. Casting the words: thinking big and small: arc, plot, and subplot; fight scenes and flashbacks: how to handle paranormal pacing; language and dialogue; paranormal polish; the real challenges -- Part IV. Banishing the book: the reality; destruction and creation. |
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Subject: | Occult fiction Authorship Occult fiction Technique |
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North Branch Area Library | 808.3 H (Text) | 32050006363201 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
Rush City Public Library | 808.3 H (Text) | 32050006363193 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
Part I. Gathering the elements: the nature of the paranormal; elements and elementals; the paranormal at large; seeking the paranormal; the paradox of cliches | ||
Part II. Summoning the characters: supernatural characters; magic and the super hero; keeping it real | ||
Part III. Casting the words: thinking big and small: arc, plot, and subplot; fight scenes and flashbacks: how to handle paranormal pacing; language and dialogue; paranormal polish; the real challenges | ||
Part IV. Banishing the book: the reality; destruction and creation. |