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Chapter Two: The Writing Process

Fiction writing is a complex process, whether you’re writing a short story, a novel, or something in between. In general, the writing process breaks down into a few basic steps:

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Chapter Three: Terminology Overview

We’ve already covered some complex concepts, but before we move any further, I want to be sure I explain some of the terms and phrases I’ll be using frequently throughout this book, and which

 
 
 
Chapter One: What Makes a Story Work?

If you want to write fiction, chances are you started by reading fiction. Do you remember those stories, the ones which completely captivated you, sucked you into another world, and then left you w

 
 
 
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