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Writing Fiction for Dummies

by Randy Ingermanson

Get started, keep going, and write that novel! From Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to John Green's The Fault in Our Stars , fiction has long captured the imagination of readers. But what does it take to write great fiction? With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, along with helpful tips and advice, Writing Fiction For Dummies has exactly one goal—to help aspiring novelists develop the skills they need to write excellent fiction and to get it published. Write compelling and concise fiction Prepare materials for publishers Craft a unique manuscript Find an agent Writers of every stripe will get the savvy advice and tips they need to navigate the entire publishing process—and turn their dream into a well-written, saleable book.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?