{"product_id":"9780990928201","title":"Mastering the Craft of Compelling Storytelling","description":"\"Mastering 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. \u003cp\u003e\"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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTess 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Abbott, co-owner \u0026amp; 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLou 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flogging the Quill LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47010193801456,"sku":"9780990928201","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780990928201_p0.jpg?v=1763889913","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780990928201","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}