The First Five Pages a Writers Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Publish date: 01/01/2000
Using examples from actual manuscripts and query letters he's received, Lukeman illuminates principles that can be applied to virtually any type of writing -- fiction, nonfiction, journalism, and even poetry. He covers the fundamentals of crafting good prose and examines every aspect of the "bigger picture" in detail, including viewpoint, tone, setting, characterization, pacing, momentum, and much more. Exercises at the end each chapter help writers hone their techniques and uncover unorthodox solutions to eliminate stubborn problems and take their art to a higher level.
Unparalleled for its practicality and accessibility, filled with inspirational quotes and examples from classic literature, this book will be a much-needed guide, an essential reference for every writer's bookshelf.
