Book Review—“The Writer’s Guide to Beginnings: How to Craft Story Openings that Sell” by Paula Munier, published by Writer’s Digest Books, 2016
The image of an open door graces the cover of Paula Munier’s latest writing book. It’s an invitation to learn and keep an open mind. It also reminds me of the proverbial door being slammed in a novelist’s face. “Competition is fierce—and that’s why your words must be fierce as well,” says Munier. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on November 18, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/paula-muniers-guide-to-beginnings-why-the-opening-can-make-or-break-your-novel/
After you’ve revised your manuscript for the nth time, the final stretch of polishing can be daunting. You’ve maxed out your writing group’s goodwill and your own editing fatigue has set in. When you reach this point, Paula Munier’s tips on “principled polishing” will help a lot. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on July 8, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/tips-on-polishing-your-novel-from-paula-muniers-writing-with-quiet-hands/
Book Review—“Writing with Quiet Hands: How to Shape and Sell a Compelling Story Through Craft and Artistry” by Paula Munier, published by Writer’s Digest Books, 2015
Writing is many things to many people—a job, a career, a calling, or perhaps a hobby or a fantasy. Paula Munier says writing is so much more. “Writing is nothing less than a path to enlightenment,” she says in this ruminative and inspiring book. And the best writers are those who write with quiet hands, she adds. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on February 5, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/02/05/paula-muniers-writing-with-quiet-hands-delves-deep-into-effective-writing-practice/
Looking for a literary agent is like applying for a job, but a thousand times harder. The process of querying agents or pitching to them in conferences is full of pitfalls. So it’s great when an experienced literary agent like Paula Munier rounds up the common mistakes writers make and shares them on her blog. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on September 16, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/09/16/paula-muniers-advice-dont-say-these-things-when-querying-a-literary-agent/
Book Review—“Plot Perfect: Building Unforgettable Stories Scene by Scene” by Paula Munier, published by Writer’s Digest Books, 2014
In keeping with the book’s title, Paula Munier doesn’t flinch when she states, “If you want to write commercial fiction, you need to be about plot.” (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on November 17, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/11/17/paula-muniers-plot-perfect-is-a-treasure-trove-of-tools-for-writers/
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