Capture the minds, hearts, and imaginations of 21st century readers!
Whether you're a commercial storyteller or a literary novelist, whether
your goal is to write a best-selling novel or captivate readers with a
satisfying, beautifully written story, the key to success is the same:
high-impact fiction. Writing 21st Century Fiction will help you write
a novel for today's readers and market, filled with rich characters,
compelling plots, and resonant themes. Author and literary agent
Donald Maass shows you how to:
- Create fiction that transcends genre, conjures characters who look
and feel more "real" than real people, and shows readers the work around
them in new ways.
- Infuse every page with an electric current of emotional appeal and
micro-tension.
- Harness the power of parallels, symbols, metaphors, and more to
illuminate your novel in a lasting way.
- Develop a personalized method of writing that works for you.
With an arsenal of thought-provoking prompts and questions, plus plenty
of examples from best-selling titles, Writing 21st Century Fiction
will strip away your preconceived notions about writing in today's world
and give you the essential tools you need to create fiction that will
leave both readers and critics in awe.