One Way to Write a Novel

by Vicki Hinze

Writing Should Be the Time of Your Life! "The important thing," says multi-published author and noted writing teacher Vicki Hinze, "is to love what you're doing." There's no right way or wrong way to write a novel, but Hinze shows you one way--her way-- which has helped her write and publish award-winning, bestselling novels, time after time. In this book, she gives you her personal toolbox of methods and guides you can alter to fit your own process to get your novel started, written, and submitted. One Way to Write a Novel explains her techniques for creating memorable characters, plotting, using plot boards, avoiding common errors, building a novel notebook, formatting manuscripts, writing dialogue, handling pacing, testing the focus of the novel, and much more, all in a fun and organized way. As Hinze says, "Your writing is time from your life, and therefore it should be the time of your life."

Genres: Nonfiction

136 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Vicki is the USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author of nearly 40 novels, 4 nonfiction books and hundreds of articles. She's recognized as an author and as an educator by Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. For seven years, she was a columnist for Social-In Global Network; before then, a radio-talk show host for Everyday Woman.

The former VP for International Thriller Writers, consultant to the RWA Board of Directors, and a consultant to multiple other writing organizations. She's a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., ALLi, and Southern Independent Booksellers Assn.

Reviews

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Reviews:
"Vicki Hinze's One Way to Write a Novel is an excellent resource. Since I tend to drown under collections of paper, I maintain Ms. Hinze's suggested novel notebook electronically, and have found her techniques realistic and easy to follow. The concise book emphasizes Ms. Hinze's 'techniques for creating memorable characters, plotting, using plot boards, avoiding common errors, building a novel notebook, formatting manuscripts, writing dialogue, handling pasting, testing the focus of the novel, and much more, all in a fun and organized way.' 'The fun and organized way' is my favorite part. And I found 'Fictional Dream' and 'Common Errors to Avoid' extremely helpful. One Way to Write a Novel is definitely a recommended keep-on-your desk writing reference."
-- Kathy Elkins McGee

"If you're looking for a concise handbook of novel writing tips and tricks, look no further than bestselling author Vicki Hinze's One Way to Write a Novel. This is a how-to book with heart. Hinze's philosophy is that we should do what we love, and clearly Hinze loves to share her knowledge of the craft of writing. One Way to Write a Novel is a quick reference guide for both the beginner and the experienced novelist. It belongs on every writer's desk, in an arm's reach, right beside Strunk and White's The Elements of Style."
-- Novel Writer Magazine