Linchpin Writer | John Matthew Fox

In every novel there are pivotal places that can make or break a book. Write them well, and you'll have your readers begging for a sequel. Write them poorly, and your book will get scathing reviews and sell only a handful of copies. These pivotal places are "linchpin moments, " and in this book you'll learn how to nail these moments. Based on real advice from editing hundreds of novels, John Matthew Fox guides writers through the process of creating a novel that soars in the reader's imagination. After reading this book, you'll be a better storyteller, a better self-editor, and a better writer. In this book you'll learn how to:Flood your readers with strong emotionsCreate memorable beginnings and endingsDescribe characters for the first timeMake readers swoon in romantic scenesKill off characters (without enraging your readers)Harness the element of surprise