{"product_id":"9780688146900","title":"Spider, Spin Me A Web: A Handbook for Fiction Writers","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eBlock, Lawrence\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWilliam Morrow Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/17\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe craft of writing is a lot like spinning a web: You take threads and weave them skillfully together, and only you know where this intricate network of twists and turns begin and how it will end. Now, with Lawrence Block's expert advice, you can learn this art of entrapping your reader in a maze of fascinating fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpider, Spin Me a Web is the perfect companion volume to Block's previous book on writing, Telling Lies for Fun and Profit, which Sue Grafton noted \"should be a permanent part of every writer's library.\" As helpful and supportive as always, Block shares what he's learned over the course of writing over one hundred published books: techniques to help you to write a solid piece of fiction; strategies for getting a reader (or editor) to read—and buy—your book; ideas for increasing your creativity and developing an environment that will nourish you and your craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpider, Spin Me a Web is a complete guide to achieving your full potential as a writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this indispensable book, Block provides honest, practical answers to the biggest questions about the writer’s journey:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Inner Game of Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn to overcome procrastination, survive rejection, and turn crippling fear into the courage and faith you need to succeed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Craft of Storytelling:\u003c\/b\u003e Master the essential techniques of fiction, from organic writing and foreshadowing to the art of omission and creating memorable characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom First Draft to Published Book:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover what editors really want, how to get their attention, and why you must write the book you want to write.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLiving the Writer's Life:\u003c\/b\u003e Get practical, hard-won advice on everything from finding your creative process to getting by on a writer's income.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43414059942143,"sku":"9780688146900","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780688146900_s600x595.jpg?v=1780335010","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780688146900","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}