Download or read book 7 Minutes a Day to Mastering the Craft of Writing written by Rob Bignell and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've written a short story or a novel. You keep receiving rejection slips from editors and publishing houses ... and now you're not sure it's good enough to self-publish. You know the story needs a rewrite, yet you don't know how to improve it ... besides, work or school is hectic, the house needs to be cleaned, and the kids demand your attention, so who has time? ... But we bet you can find just 7 minutes a day to achieve your dream of getting that story published. If you can, this is the book for you. This practical, how-to guide will take you step-by-step through improving your story and fiction writing skills - with just 7 minutes of work required a day. You'll complete short, skillful exercises that allow you to rewrite your novel or short story as you read this book, all the while getting the encouragement and motivation needed to keep you going. You'll receive expert advice on topics like: >Ramping up your story's dramatic tension >Ensuring your sentences pop with energy >Giving your writing flavor and texture >Layering descriptions with symbolic meaning >Avoiding common novice mistakes What are you waiting for? Let's become a better fiction writer today!