Book description
The Fiction Writer's Guide to Creative Success
From that first story idea to publication and beyond, being a
novelist is an evolving process. The Constant Art of Being a
Writer helps you discover the mindset and skills you need to
confidently approach each aspect of writing and publishing.
Award-winning novelist and short story writer N. M. Kelby explores
core fiction writing techniques like idea generation, outlining,
character development, and the use of black comedic moments and magic
realism, as well as essential business-related topics like getting an
agent, self-promotion, crafting a bestseller, the ins and outs of a
successful author tour, and much more.
With lively instruction, innovative writing tips, and original
exercises, The Constant Art of Being a Writer is a guide you
can count on every step of the way.
N. M. Kelby is the author of the recently released Murder at
the Bad Girl's Bar and Grill (Shaye Areheart/ Random House),
Whale Season (Shaye Areheart/ Random House), Theater of
the Stars (Theia/Hyperion), and In the Company of Angels
(Theia/Hyperion). Named "Outstanding Southern Artist" by The
Southern Arts Federation, her work has been translated into several
languages and offered by The Literary Guild, Doubleday Book Club, and
Quality Paperback Book Club. Her short stories have appeared in many
publications including One Story and Zoetrope. Her story
"Jubilation, Florida" was selected for National Public
Radio's Selected Shorts, and later recorded by actress Joanne Woodward
for the NPR CD Travel Tales, and included in New Stories
from the South: Best of 2006 (Algonquin Books). She is working
on the film version of Whale Season with actor/singer Dwight
Yoakam. She lives in Sarasota, Florida, and her Web site is www.
nmkelby. com
