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Fryxell, former editor-in-chief of Writer's Digest magazine and Writer's Digest Books, shows fiction and nonfiction writers how to save time and improve writing with careful organization, planning, and research. He offers examples and exercises for developing ideas, thinking like an editor, beating writer's block, conducting interviews, and doing research online and in the library. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Expert advice for writing faster and writing better!Every writer has felt the pressure of a deadline. Writing is a challenge: there are the problems of getting started, feelings of writer's block, and numerous interruptions lying between you and a finished piece. This book is your guide to getting through that obstacle course with success.In Write Faster, Write Better, author and editor David A. Fryxell shares his secrets for writing faster while boosting your creativity and the quality of your work. He guides you step-by-step through the writing process to help you create a publishable manuscript in less time. You'll learn how to:Organize your time, ideas and filesFind your focusDevelop story-worthy ideasThink like an editorUse smart internet search strategiesPull it all together to beat writer's blockWrite faster fiction, nonfiction, scripts and humorEach chapter is full of rich examples to help you put Fryxell's principles into practice. You'll find specific exercises to help you start writing faster in your own work and overcome the challenges you face. Liberate yourself today with the proven techniques found inside Write Faster, Write Better!
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