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Articles related to "Ken Follett"
World Without End Audiobook Review This is a review of the World Without End audiobook by Ken Follett and read by Richard E Grant. The story gives us an intriguing insight into life in medieval Britain. world without end • audiobook review • ken follett • pillars of the earth • oprah book
The Pillars of the Earth Review Politics, romance and divine manipulation combined with sweat, mortar and skilled masonry doth make a medieval cathedral. Historical fiction at its finest. cathedral • ken follett • pillars of the earth • novel • book
DEVILFISH: Is the Right Character Telling Your Story? Marketing a short story is a mysterious process. The title could turn off an editor, the theme might be better communicated as a science fiction tale rather than a crime thriller. Or, the wrong character may be telling the story. This article documents the journey my short story "Devilfish" took before it sold. fiction • marketing • characters • viewpoint • point of view
If You Don't Play, You Can't Win What does it take to be a successful author? Bestselling writer Ken Follet states three qualities that a storyteller needs: imagination, literacy and stubbornness. I would add a fourth. Guts. The secret to good writing is taking risks. drama • melodrama • storytelling • risk-taking • story
Abridged or Unabridged Audiobooks? Audiobooks are often available in both abridged and unabridged versions. What does abridging mean and how does it effect the plot of an audiobook? spoken word books • abridged audiobooks • unabridged audiobooks • why are audiobooks abridged • how are audiobooks abridged
Audio Book Review On Chesil Beach A review of the audio book version of On Chesil Beach. Read by the author, Ian McEwan, this is an interesting listen, the interview included is fascinating. ian mcewan • on chesil beach • booker prize • man booker • saturday
Free Audiobooks at LibriVox LibriVox is an exciting initiative, their mission is to record and publish books that are in the public domain and make them freely available via their website librivox • free audiobooks • gutenberg • public domain books • free mp3 books
How to Write a Bestseller: A Review of Some Writing Books for Experienced Authors In part 2 of How to Write a Bestseller, I offer some recommendations of writing books for authors who want to take their writing to the next level. writing books • the craft of writing • how to write a bestseller
Review of Sail by James Patterson This is a review of the unabridged audiobook, Sail, by James Patterson. Fans of this genre will enjoy the fast moving pace and the excellent narration. audiobook • unabridged • sail • james patterson • bestseller
The Audiobook Market The audiobook market is changing. The availability of digital downloads is altering the way that audio editions are being purchased and how they are listened to. audiobook • book download • digital download • audible.com • bestseller
Choosing a Bestseller Topic In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, people are still clued to their TV sets, weeks later, waiting to see what happens to the victims of the storm, the government officials that failed them and the local heroes that came to their rescue. This is the stuff of compelling stories. Authors have been plucking stories from the news since the 1960's and turning these news stories into novels. Here are some more hot topics... hurricane katrina • compelling stories • authors • news stories • novels
Creating the Blockbuster Setting, Part II: Time and Mood A satisfying book is strongly rooted in setting, but setting is not only about geography. Setting is also about time and mood. setting • location • place • time • mood
Oprah's Book Club Selection Announced Oprah Winfrey has chosen as her latest Book Club pick The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. The novel is about a fourteen year old mute boy in rural Wisconsin. oprah’s book club • the story of edgar sawtelle by david wroblewski • debut novel chosen by oprah • wisconsin boy growing up on a dog breeding farm • death of father
Becoming a Bestselling Author, Part I: An Interview with Barbara Kyle Award-winning Canadian author Barbara Kyle tells how she became a successful author. interview • bestseller • blockbuster • author
Becoming a Bestselling Author, Part II: An Interview with Barbara Kyle In part two of Becoming a Bestselling Author, Barbara Kyle tells us how she got her agent, how to target an audience and gives us a sneak preview of her next novel. agent • novel • promotion • audience • reviews |
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