Recommended Reading for Writers

Techniques for transforming your first draft into a finished novel.

Techniques and exercises for crafting a plot that grips readers from start to finish

Ramp up the tension and keep your readers hooked

How to edit yourself into print

Don't be thrown off by the title.
Learn how to write tales that pull readers into extraordinary worlds, fascinating characters and fantastic conflicts.

Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made.
This book is a set of literary tools to pry your character out of the place they live in your memory, your imagination, and your soul.

One novelist's approach to fiction and the writing life.
"Both aspiring writers and fans of George's novels should enjoy the author's insights into the creative process." ~ Publishers Weekly

Plot and character, together at last! A balanced approach to writing great fiction.

Engage agents, editors, and readers, and set up your novel for success

Tricks of the trade for writing compelling and concise fiction