How to Write a Book: Writing a Novel That Sells

<p>This unpretentious little guide through the perils of writing fiction follows the process through four stages: gathering the raw material, planning, rough draft writing, and revision.</p><p>Novelist Dan Brown shares not only his own experience but also the thoughts of many classic masters of fiction.</p><p>Teachers call it "common-sensical and wise," raising the right questions and offering suggestions, never rules. Beginning writers call it "reassuring" yet "demanding." Experienced writers say they dip into it again when beginning a novel "or just when I feel low."</p><p>Beginning writers following this step by step plan will complete a finished novel by the end of this course of study.</p><p>"Concise and to-the-point. This book is not just about writing; it&apos;s about being who you are and doing what you can." - Writer&apos;s Digest</p><p>Dan Brown is a novelist and short fiction writer who currently resides in New York City.</p>