Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook

Donald Maass

This powerful book builds on the success of its predecessor-Writing the Breakout Novel — and takes you to the next level: Improving your work with practical, hands-on lessons and exercises.

With patented techniques from his popular writing workshops, Donald Maass shows you exactly how to make your work stand out from the crowd. You will learn how to strengthen any novel-in-progress, with sections on:

  • Building Plot Layers
  • Creating Inner Conflict
  • Strengthening Point of View and Voice
  • Discovering Larger Than Life Character Qualities
  • Developing the Psychology of Place

Every workbook exercise is followed by examples from real-life breakout novels.




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