{"product_id":"9781440352928","title":"Writing Without Rules: How to Write \u0026 Sell a Novel Without Guidelines, Experts, or (Occasionally) Pants","description":"\u003cp\u003eStop What You're Doing and Write! Yes, You; Write!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost writing guides imply—or outright state—that there's a fixed, specific formula or list of rules you must follow to achieve writing and publishing success. And all of them are phonies. Well, not completely. There are real, applicable techniques and strategies in any writing reference to help you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the idea that there's only one way of writing? Nuts!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith unconventional approaches to the craft, fresh angles on novel writing and selling, a healthy dose of humor, and no promise of refunds, \u003ci\u003eWriting Without Rules\u003c\/i\u003e is for those writers who have tried and tried again—and are ready to success on their own terms. In these pages, accomplished author Jeff Somers will show you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe key to a successful writing career is doing the actual writing, no matter the circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic ideas are available everywhere—you just need to know how to tap into sources through a variety of approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant craft aspects that you should focus on, such as characters and dialogue, while spending less time on others, like setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective ways to get published—whether it's traditional or self-publishing—and how to supplement your income.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you're a plotter, a pantser, or somewhere in-between, \u003ci\u003eWriting Without Rules\u003c\/i\u003e is for those writers who are looking for a fresh take on tackling the challenge of writing and selling a novel, and building a career. As Somers will show you, it's less about being perfect in everything, and more about having the confidence to complete everything.","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47030497640688,"sku":"9781440352928","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440352928_p0.jpg?v=1763758401","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440352928","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}