Writing Blockbuster Novel B

By Al Zuckerman

Book Overview

Every novelist dreams of it -- writing the book that rockets to the top of the best-seller lists. Now, they can see how it's done, up close, in a book by an agent who has sold manuscripts that turned into hits. Here Albert Zuckerman covers the essential elements of the blockbuster novel and shows writers how to put them to work in their books.Zuckerman covers the subject thoroughly, from creating outlines and building larger than life characters to injecting suspense and more. His instruction is decisive, direct and clear and is supported with examples from Gone With the Wind, The Godfather and other blockbusters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0751518980
• ISBN13: 9780751518986
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.0" x 0.8" x 7.8"