Plotting and Planning–a #Writing Manual by Suz de Mello
Hey there, aspiring authors! Ever wondered how an author plots and writes a book?
Wonder no more! Suzie deMello is here to tell you the secrets, or at least a few of them.
Plotting and Planning is Suzie’s second writing treatise, following the best-selling Write This, Not That!
Here’s the blurb:
Another engaging, witty writing primer from Suz deMello, whose Write This, Not That! was an Amazon bestseller. Plotting, point of view, character creation, conflict and much more are examined in this brief but pithy writing manual. A must for the serious writer who wants the basics without boredom.
Says bestselling author Kylie Brant: “Sue has written a concise manual that is valuable for both beginning and seasoned writers. Going to write a book? Read this first!”
From Silver James: “Suz deMello’s PLOTTING AND PLANNING is a concise, informative, and entertaining look at writing a novel.”
Here’s an excerpt to pique your interest:
How does an author write a book?
Unfortunately for aspiring authors, this is not an easy question to answer. It’s tantamount to asking, Where do authors get their ideas? which, believe me, is our least favorite question. I often tell people I get them at Sears—they’re sold by the dozen in the basement between the barbecues and the bikes.
In reality, I get my ideas from almost anywhere. Maybe a magazine article about a place or event. Perhaps someone I meet or something a person says may trigger a train of thought that will eventually lead to a book. Maybe travel to someplace new ignites the creative spark that will inspire me.
Here’s a better question: What are the building blocks of plot and story?
If you like what you read, here’s where you can buy the ebook:
http://tinyurl.com/deMelloPlotting
About Suz deMello:
Best-selling, award-winning author Suz deMello, a.k.a Sue Swift, has written seventeen romance novels in several subgenres, including erotica, comedy, historical, paranormal, mystery and suspense, plus a number of short stories and non-fiction articles on writing. A freelance editor, she’s held the positions of managing editor and senior editor, working for several including Totally Bound and Ai Press. She also takes private clients.
Her books have been favorably reviewed in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus and Booklist, won a contest or two, attained the finals of the RITA and hit several bestseller lists.
A former trial attorney, her passion is world travel. She’s left the US over a dozen times, including lengthy stints working overseas. She’s now writing a vampire tale and planning her next trip.
Check out Suzie’s site: http://www.suzdemello.com
And her blog: http://www.TheVelvetLair.com
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Linda / Lyndi
Thanks for hosting me, Linda!
Hope your book does well, Suz. I could use a plotting refresher myself.
An interesting topic. However a question often haunts me: How do you actually begin a novel – by working out the plot, or starting with a character? And which is best?
Of course all is up to each of us, after all. Best luck with your book, Suz!
Carmen
http://shadowspastmystery.blogspot.ro/
I find I always start with character and a situation, then figure out where to go from there, plot-wise. I’m not a pantser, though, so I can’t just sit down and write and have anything make sense.
Thanks Linda! Yes, we are of a kind then as I do the same.
Thanks so much, Carmen. I’ll be bringing out a print version of this and another writing manual in s few days, I hope 🙂