How to Write and Sell True Crime: How to Spot Local Stories and Turn Them Into Gripping National Bestsellers

by Gary Provost

Book Overview

In this book, Gary Provost, an established true crime author, explains what a good true crime story is--as well as what it isn't--and how to write a compelling story. No other book offers such... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898794463
• ISBN13: 9780898794465
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Beg, borrow or Steal !

If you are a writer of any kind of suspense, mystery, crime stories true or otherwise, beg, borrow or steal this book! It is invaluable in outlining the course your narrative should follow, how and when to write scenes and when to leave well enough alone. Excellent, easy to read and very instructive.

The Greatest Book Written for Future True Crime Writers!

As a published writer, I have to say that Gary has written the best writer's book I have ever read and used. I have used this book to sell, not only my own true crime book, but other TYPES as well and to sell articles. Gary takes you step by step--from reading an article in the newspaper and deciding you have a story worth writing to writing an agent winning book proposal. And... because of the nature of true crime, writing a book in this genre is like no other--it is non-fiction, yet written as if fictional. Gary explains in perfect and plain English how to handle this delicate situation. This book is excellent for any writer that needs to write a query or book proposal. This is the one book you would buy if you only had one choice.