2014
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4.33
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In this book, best-selling author and acclaimed writing instructor, David Farland packs years of experience and wisdom into each short, daily tip, including a daily writing quote for inspiration. Learn how to get into "the zone" on Days Five through Eight. Find out the top reasons editors reject stories on Day 46. Read about the "beatitudes" every successful writer needs on Days 54 to 64. Get insight on how to write powerful endings on Day 96. Gain priceless instruction on creating characters, settings, and plots, all from an author who taught #1 New York Times bestsellers such as Brandon Mull (Fablehaven), Brandon Sanderson (Wheel of Time), James Dashner (The Maze Runner) and Stephenie Meyer (Twilight). "Aside from being a talented writer, David Farland is an excellent writing teacher. Hearing him teach live and reading his written advice has helped me focus many of my own thoughts about the writing process. "Those who would like to learn more about the craft of writing would be wise to pay attention." - Brandon Mull, author of the New York Times bestselling Fablehaven series.
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Author
David Farland
Author · 42 books
David Farland is the author of the bestselling Runelords series, including Chaosbound, The Wyrmling Horde and Worldbinder. He also writes science-fiction as David Wolverton. He won the 1987 Writers of the Future contest, and has been nominated for a Nebula Award and a Hugo Award. Farland also works as a video game designer, and has taught writing seminars around the U.S. and Canada. He lives in Saint George, Utah. He passed away on January 14, 2022. http://us.macmillan.com/author/davidf...
