Book Title: Writing The Paranormal Novel: Techniques
ISBN: 9781599631349
By Author(s):STEVEN PIZIKS
By Publisher:F+W MEDIA
Format:PB
Writing a paranormal novel takes more than tossing in a sexy vampire or adding a magic wand. It takes an original idea, believable characters, a compelling plot, surprising twists, and great writing. Broken down into four parts, `Writing the Paranormal Novel` explores: Prewriting - what a paranormal book is, how to choose supernatural elements, deciding what impact the supernatural will have on your fictional world, research tips, and how to deal with cliches; Paranormal Character Building - techniques for creating different types of supernatural protagonists and antagonists, supporting players, and - of course - the non-human; World Building - developing a strong plot and complementary subplots, controlling pacing, writing fight scenes and flashbacks, using dialogue, and much more; and, Submitting - tips for preparing your work for submission, polishing sample chapters, and more.