The Novel Writer's Toolkit: A Guide to Writing Novels and Getting Published

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Summary: One of the Best
Review: Bob Mayer's "The Novel Writer's Toolkit" is probably one of the best novel writing books I've read. Other books I've read have tried to focus too heavily on the technical aspects of writing and not so much on the steps and concepts. What makes this book so easy to read is that everything is broken down into individual "tools" that, when read in order, will walk you through the entire novel writing process from beginning to end.

This book also fufills an excellent role as a reference guide. Since everything is broken down into "tool" sections, it's easy to flip through the book to find what you want to know. Multiple appendices in the rear section of the book will help you outline your story, break down chapters, and assist you in writing cover letters. The index is also fairly useful and extensive.

I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn the process behind writing a novel or wanting to improve their current skills. Mr. Mayer does a superb job.

Rating:
Summary: One of the Best
Review: Bob Mayer's "The Novel Writer's Toolkit" is probably one of the best novel writing books I've read. Other books I've read have tried to focus too heavily on the technical aspects of writing and not so much on the steps and concepts. What makes this book so easy to read is that everything is broken down into individual "tools" that, when read in order, will walk you through the entire novel writing process from beginning to end.

This book also fufills an excellent role as a reference guide. Since everything is broken down into "tool" sections, it's easy to flip through the book to find what you want to know. Multiple appendices in the rear section of the book will help you outline your story, break down chapters, and assist you in writing cover letters. The index is also fairly useful and extensive.

I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn the process behind writing a novel or wanting to improve their current skills. Mr. Mayer does a superb job.

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Summary: A must-have reference tool
Review: Finally a well-written book on novel writing! With humor and and an inate wisdom, Mayer proves to be a charsmatic guide for first-time novelists. This tome has a prominent place on my reference shelf and comprehensively covers every aspect of crafting full-length fiction.

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Summary: The Best!
Review: Originally, I checked this book out from the library. I liked it so much I am now buying it to keep on hand. The first few chapters not only inspire but "show" the reader how to stay focused. I especially like the realistic explanation on submitting a manuscript - this should be required reading for anyone who wants to be published. There is alot of information packed into this little book, yet it doesn't read like a college text.

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Summary: No sugar coating here
Review: The business of writing fiction is tough and Bob Mayer tells it like it is. This is a no-nonsense guide to every step of the creative process of writing a novel and the business process of getting it on the stands. The first time through, I highlighted so much of the book that there isn't much left to mark. I bought the book for myself, because I want to sell. Now, I'm buying copies for my writer friends, because I want them to get acquainted with someone who knows how to get a book written and sold. This one is a gem, and I would recommend it to any aspiring writer.

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This book defines every problem every fiction writer has ever had and addresses remedies. Bob Mayer knows his stuff. This book is personable, easy to read, and ought to be on every writer's bookshelf.