How I Write by Janet Evanovich

How I Write

Secrets of a Bestselling Author

Janet Evanovich, Ina Yalof

St. Martin's Press · Print & ebook · September 19, 2006

How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist?

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Who it’s for
A witty Q&A opens up the thinking behind fiction writing, from plotting to handling rejection.
Themes
Novel-writing craft, Publishing and rejection, Evanovich's creative process
Genres
Fiction Writing, Business Writing, Language Arts

About this book

How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist? Especially one like Janet Evanovich.Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books.

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And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a witty Q&A format: - How she comes up with such remarkable characters - How she nails the perfect name every time - How she finds out insider details - Just how she sets up those masterful plots - What the life of a full-time writer is really like - What she'd tell an aspiring author about the publishing industry - And much, much more! How I Writedetails the elements of writing and publishing a novel, and addresses all categories of fiction-from mystery/thriller/action titles to romance; from stand-alone narratives to series. It offers practical and inspiring advice on such subjects as structuring a plot and handling rejection. And it combines one of today's most successful fiction writers with Ina Yalof, a published non-fiction writer who teaches creative fiction. HOW I WRITE is the perfect reference for anyone looking to improve their writing, and for those fans who are hungry to find out more about just how Janet Evanovich ticks.

Craft, Unpacked

A witty Q&A opens up the thinking behind fiction writing, from plotting to handling rejection.

Come here for

  • Practical advice on plots, character names, and the publishing industry
  • A working novelist’s take on the life of a full-time writer

Expect

  • Guidance spanning mysteries, romance, stand-alone novels, and series
  • A lively exchange about the craft and realities of writing

Where it sits

Fiction Writing87%
Language Arts41%
Business Writing37%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Creative Writing
  • Fiction Writing
Authors
Janet Evanovich, Ina Yalof
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Published
September 19, 2006
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Novel-writing craft · Publishing and rejection · Evanovich's creative process
Reading lane
Creative Writing