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   There is no such thing as a natural writer. Writing fiction is not magic, it is hard work. It takes time, energy, desire, creativity, and some talent of course.
   If you've got a novel in your head, or one in a drawer that you won't let see the light of day because it falls short of your expectations, perhaps this is the book for you.
   You'll learn how conflict is the engine that drives the story forward. You'll understand how writing scene by scene makes writing long fiction more enjoyable. You'll find that it's not the 'story' that's important, it's your characters in that story that make it come to life. And beyond these things, you'll learn what goes in the beginning, the middle, and the end. Taken bit by bit, scene by scene, you can devour the most fascinating and complex stories with confidence and poise.
  Writing a novel will be the hardest thing you'll ever do, but I assure you it will also be the most rewarding, even if you don't make the best-seller list. Believe.

   This book is intended to be used as a resource in a classroom with other writers.  While fiction writing is generally a lonely occupation, learning how to write requires interaction with other writers struggling with similar problems under the direction of a knowledgeable instructor.   
   You may, however, find this book useful on its own, but it will not answer all the questions you will have with regards to writing fiction. To ask the author a question, contact the author at colinpeoc@gmail.com. Thank you.
  

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