{"product_id":"story-fix-transform-your-novel-from-broken-to-brilliant-paperback","title":"Story Fix: Transform Your Novel from Broken to Brilliant - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLarry Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Hauge\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReinvigorate Your Fiction  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou've written the first draft of your novel or screenplay, and you've released it into the world: to your critique group, to your most trusted beta readers, or even to an agent or an editor. But something's wrong. You're not getting the glowing response you had expected, or you might have even received a rejection. Your story is getting a \"Meh...\" when you had hoped for an \"Amazing \" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut have no fear--the piece you've sweated and bled over isn't dead on arrival. It just needs fixing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStory Fix\u003c\/i\u003e is the answer to your revision needs. With practical techniques from critically acclaimed author and story coach Larry Brooks, you will learn how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Develop a story-fixing mind-set\u003cbr\u003e - Navigate the two essential realms of revision: story and execution\u003cbr\u003e - Evaluate your novel or screenplay against twelve crucial storytelling elements and essences.\u003cbr\u003e - Strengthen your concept and premise.\u003cbr\u003e - Punch up the dramatic tension, pacing, thematic weight, characterization, and more.\u003cbr\u003e - Align your story with proven structural principles.\u003cbr\u003eFilled with candid advice on the realities of the publishing world and helpful case studies of real authors who fixed their own stories, \u003ci\u003eStory Fix\u003c\/i\u003e isn't just about revision--it's about resurrection. Infuse your fiction with a much-needed jolt of electricity, and bring it back to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Larry Brooks is a superb storyteller and teacher. If anyone can fix your novel, it's him. Put this one on your desk and read it often.\" --\u003cb\u003eRobert Dugoni\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 Amazon and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eMy Sister's Grave\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eStory Fix\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate writer's companion for taking any manuscript to the next level. A staple for the beginner, a refresher for the pro.\" --\u003cb\u003eJoe Moore\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 Amazon and international best-selling co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Blade\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarry Brooks is the best-selling author of five psychological thrillers, in addition to his work as a freelance writer and writing instructor. He is the author of Story Engineering, and Story Physics and the creator of Storyfix.com, one of the leading instructional writing sites on the Internet. His most recent novel is The Seventh Thunder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751133118752,"sku":"9781599639116","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/013e07a6432f5b892e8d4b5c4029a5e8.webp?v=1779965191","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/story-fix-transform-your-novel-from-broken-to-brilliant-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}