Writing the paranormal novel : techniques and exercises for weaving supernatural elements into your story
Harper, Steven2011
Books, Manuscripts
This book shows how to successfully introduce supernatural and paranormal elements into your stories, create engaging and relatable characters and craft plots where even the most unusual twists are not only possible, they are believable.
Main title:
Author:
Imprint:
Cincinnati Writers Digest Books 2011
Collation:
265 p. illustrations
Contents:
Part I. Gathering the Elements: The nature of the paranormal -- Elements and elementals -- The paranormal at large -- Seeking the paranormal -- The paradox of cliches -- Part II. Summoning the Characters: Supernatural characters -- Magic and the superhero -- Keeping it real -- Part III. Casting the Words: Thinking big and small: arc, plot, and subplot -- Fight scenes and flashbacks: how to handle paranormal pacing -- Language and dialogue -- Paranormal polish -- The real challenges -- Part IV. Banishing the Book: The reality -- Destruction and creation.
ISBN:
9781599631349 (pbk)
Dewey class:
808.3873 WRI
Local class:
808.3873
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
56670
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 808.3873 WRI | Available |