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WHY Did I Love (Hate) That Novel?
2016
First Published
4.19
Average Rating
85
Number of Pages

If you love reading and discussing fiction, this book is for you. Ever wonder why you respond to a novel in a certain way? You loved it. You hated it. Or somewhere in between. Maybe the story started slowly, then improved. Maybe it hooked you in the beginning, then lagged. Maybe the dialogue didn’t sound true to life. Or the characters seemed flat. Or maybe all these aspects were wonderful. Why? What fiction techniques did the author use or fail to use? WHY Did I Love (Hate) That Novel? explores four techniques used in writing page-turning fiction. These concepts are fun and fascinating, and will open your eyes to how a novel is created. They’re explained in an easy-to-understand way, with multiple examples. Once you’ve learned them, you’ll enjoy reading all the more. And, if you’re in a book club, you’ll be better equipped to discuss your opinions.

Avg Rating
4.19
Number of Ratings
27
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Author

Brandilyn Collins
Brandilyn Collins
Author · 32 books

Brandilyn Collins is a best-selling novelist known for her trademark Seatbelt Suspense®—fast-paced, character-driven suspense with myriad twists and an interwoven thread of faith. Brandilyn is also known for her distinctive book on fiction-writing techniques, Getting Into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn From Actors (John Wiley & Sons). She is a sought-after teacher and speaker at writers' conferences.

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