The Fiction Writer’s Handbook

by Shelly Lowenkopf

The Fiction Writer’s Handbook is the definitive volume to explain the words and phrases that writers and editors use when they talk about a work. In the highly competitive publishing world, today’s writers need to stay ahead of the competition and make every sentence count. This book will help new writers who need an understanding of the writing process, and for seasoned writers, it is a powerful tool.

“Knowing how editors choose one work over so many others would give any writer an advantage. To that end, Lowenkopf, a longtime writer, editor, and educator, delivers the fiction-writing guide he has always longed for–one that can be applied to the practical goal of every aspiring writer: getting published… VERDICT An invaluable insider’s take on what editors look for when sifting through the slush pile.” –Henrietta Thornton-Verma, Library Journal

“The effect is also similar to falling down a rabbit hole. To put it plainly, it’s a tool that anyone who loves to learn more about the craft of writing won’t be able to put down, an indispensable addition to any writer’s library.” –Marc Schuster, Small Press Reviews

Shelly Lowenkopf has taught in the masters program at the University of Southern California for over thirty years as well at prestigious writers conferences. As an editor, he’s shepherded over 500 books to print. He’s now taken his vast knowledge and teaching skills to create one master volume.