Janet Evanovich's how I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author

How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist--especially one like Janet Evanovich? Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. Here, Evanovich tells, in a witty Q & A format, how she comes up with characters, and perfect names for them; how she finds out insider details; just how she sets up plots; what the life of a full-time writer is really like; and what she'd tell an aspiring author about the publishing industry. This book details the elements of writing and publishing a novel, and addresses all categories of fiction--from mystery/thriller/action titles to romance; from stand-alone narratives to series. It offers practical advice on such subjects as structuring a plot and handling rejection. And it combines one of today's most successful fiction writers with a published non-fiction writer who teaches creative fiction.