Fiction

Pulp Fiction: Hard-boiled Thrills, Chills & Murder

During the Roaring Twenties it was a time when crime actually did pay; its influence was everywhere, and the life of a rival was worth as much as Confederate currency.

Prohibition And Its Influence On Pulp Fiction, The Mafia And Hollywood

During the Roaring Twenties and lingering on into the 1930s and the Great Depression, America was a turbulent society, exploding with excitement, desperation and crime.

True-life tragedies and the highest murder rate of the century were fueling a new brand of fiction peopled by tough investigators and relentless heroes who were somehow bulletproof and unstoppable in their quests for justice.

How To Find A Publisher For Your Novel

If you are writing an novel, then give yourself a pat on the back. Many people would love to do what you are doing, but don’t have the motivation or energy to get started. Lots of people feel they have what it takes to come up with an interesting story, but very few people sit down to make it happen.

How To Avoid Writer’s Block When Writing Your Novel

So there you are, you’ve finally decided to write a novel. Maybe you’ve thought about it for a while. Maybe you finally got inspiration from reading a popular book and thought to yourself, “Hey, I could have written this.” Or maybe you went to a book signing and realized that authors are people to, and that you could write a book just as well as any of them. Perhaps you’ve even got a really good story in mind, and you’ve told a few friends and they all agree it would make a great story or screen play. So you became more motivated than ever. Perhaps you’ve peered into your future and saw the fame and fortune and radio interviews. This further motivated you to sit down and actually start writing.

How To Structure Your Story When Writing A Novel

Writing a novel is a big dream for many people. When you write one, you’ll be surprised how many of your friends will admit they’re in the middle of writing one as well. Of course, following through is very difficult. It takes time, effort, and a lot of dedication. Of course, since you are reading this, there’s plenty that you’ve already done that shows you have what it takes to succeed.

How to Write a Book: A Formula for Determined Aspiring Writers

To be able to write your book, your first step is to make some serious self-analysis. Writing needs a lot of discipline. A lot of people start out on a grand project, and end up wasting their time because they never got around to finishing what they started. Don’t start until you’ve really made a commitment with yourself to write a book. To make your commitment more tangible, decide in advance how much time you are going to allocate to writing your book. Do you want to finish your book within a month, two months or six months? Make a practical schedule that you would be able to adhere to. Determine how much time you can spend on writing each day, and how many pages you would be able to write within those hours. For instance, if you average around 4 pages a day, and you want to write a 300-page book, it will take you around 75 days or two and half months to finish your book.

How To Write Compelling Characters For Your Novels

Think of some of the good novels you’ve read recently. What was it about them that made them seem so enjoyable? Well, there are many things, and most of them operate below your conscious awareness. When you read a good book, you aren’t paying attention to writing details or anything like that, you just get pulled into the story and you forget yourself.

How To Decide What Kind Of Novel To Write

If you have big dreams of writing a novel, then I’ve got great news. There’s never been a better time to be a writer than today. With manufacturers competing over business for tablet computers, largely designed to read eBooks with, the reading market is set to explode. If you start writing now, you can catch a boom that is expected to last several years. Of course, writing a novel isn’t easy. You’ve got to spend a lot of time writing and rewriting. And coming up with the plot and characters is something that is as difficult as actually writing the novel itself. However, there are some certain things you can do which will make writing your novel a lot easier. Things you’ll learn in this article.

Common Mistakes When Writing A Novel

If you are setting out to write a novel, then you should congratulate yourself. Many people have dreams of doing this, but very few ever succeed. There are plenty of reasons for this, but the main culprit for most people is just getting started. Because you are reading this article, you are well on your way to writing and publishing success. Before long, you’ll be able to walk into a book store and see your name up there on the best seller shelf, next to famous authors that you know how.

Everything You Need To Know About Writing Your Novel

Many people have a dream of walking into a book store and seeing their novel up on the shelf. Traveling around the country (or the world) and signing books, and giving speeches about how to become a successful novelist is a dream for many. However, few people actually pursue this passion. Instead, they are content to sit by the side and watch others follow their dreams.