Writing Better Fiction: Craft Tips From Some of Canada's Best Writers and Editors

Writing fiction isn't easy.
The 26 writers and editors-and one writing group-who contributed to this book know exactly how difficult it can be. They've seen the challenges and found the solutions, and they are here to share their hard-won lessons with you. From getting started to choosing a point of view, to adding resonance, crafting an unforgettable villain, advanced editing techniques, and more, Writing Better Fiction has something for writers at every level.
Topics include:

• Dealing with the blank page
• Surface problems and story-worthy problems
• Understanding point of view
• Villains and conflict
• Writer's block
• Writing stronger scenes
• Effective dialogue
• Give your writing resonance with elemental tales
• Three steps to move from telling to showing

And much more.