Plot twist life, craft, and the messy first draft
"#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques. With 100million books in print world-wide and over twenty blockbuster television and film adaptations of hi...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York City :
Grand Central Publishing,
2026.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques. With 100million books in print world-wide and over twenty blockbuster television and film adaptations of his work, Harlan Coben has much to teach us about the creative process. Part deeply personal memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, Plot Twist is a refreshingly honest look at the life of a writer whose stories have thrilled us for decades. Plumbing memories from his suburban childhood and his early yearstrying to break into publishing, Coben tells his own story for the first time, revealing the real-world inspirations for some of his most beloved characters as well as the innovative plots that drive hispropulsive novels. Filled with useful tips and techniques on the creative process, Coben does away with the traditional "categories" ofwriting-characters, plot, setting, etc-and looks at the process holistically. Plot Twist is a masterclass on the act of being a writer, and everything that comes with it: the self doubt, the hubris, the contradictions, the passion and dedication. At the end of the day, his calculus is a simple one: "If it helps me produce pages, good. Ifit doesn't, bad." This book will help every aspiring writer producepages. Honest, funny, insightful, and at times deeply moving, this is both a captivating memoir and an essential guide for anyone looking to master the art of storytelling from one of our most beloved authors"-- |
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| Item Description: | "A memoir on writing"--Cover. |
| Physical Description: | 320 pages ; 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781538784624 1538784629 |
| Author Notes: | (Bowker Author Biography) |
