Between the Lines: Master the Subtle Elements of Fiction Writing

Effective storytelling stems from many elements, the most crucial of which are unseen or blended in so...
HK$270.87
HK$270.87
SKU: 9781582973920
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 474 left in stock
Author: Jessica Morrell
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: $270.87
10 customers are viewing this product
Between the Lines: Master the Subtle Elements of Fiction Writing by Morrell, Jessica

Between the Lines: Master the Subtle Elements of Fiction Writing

$270.87

Between the Lines: Master the Subtle Elements of Fiction Writing

$270.87
Author: Jessica Morrell
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Effective storytelling stems from many elements, the most crucial of which are unseen or blended in so unobtrusively that they are difficult to spot and analyze. Still, they are necessary to the wholeness and coherence of a story–to create a work that lingers and resonates in the reader's imagination.

In Between the Lines, author and writing instructor Jessica Page Morrell shows you how to craft a unified and layered novel or short story by mastering subtle storytelling techniques, such as:
  • Using emotional bombshells, surprises, and interruptions to intensify cliffhangers
  • Enlarging your story world through the use of layered subplots
  • Building suspense one scene at a time to maximize the emotional payoff
  • Anchoring your premise to your protagonist's character arc
  • Transitioning into and out of flashbacks without interrupting the mood of your story

Detailed instruction combined with examples from well-known authors turn seemingly complex topics like subtext, revelations, misdirection, and balance into comprehensible techniques that will elevate your writing to the next level.



Author: Jessica Morrell
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Published: 04/25/2006
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 8.18h x 6.06w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9781582973920


Review Citation(s):
Foreword 07/01/2006 pg. 56
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2006 pg. 296

About the Author

As a writing instructor for more than 15 years, Jessica Morrell reaches thousands of writers through her popular Writing Life Web site, her blog, and her monthly e-newsletter with 2,000 subscribers. In addition, she is a writing coach and developmental editor, and writes a monthly column for the Willamette Writers newsletter. She lives in Portland, Oregon.


Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products