{"product_id":"page-turner-barbara-kyle-9780987720658","title":"Page-Turner: Your Path to Writing a Novel That Publishers Want and Readers Buy","description":"ACCLAIM FOR PAGE-TURNER\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Brings alive almost every tough issue a writer of fiction must confront . . . friendly and fun to read.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Albert Zuckerman, founder of Writers House literary agency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Kyle knows her stuff. She breaks down both the art and the craft of writing in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a page-turner? What mysterious literary essence holds a reader so hard they feel they must keep reading? And then tell friends, \"I couldn't put it down \" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd what do literary agents and publishers really look for in a manuscript? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternationally acclaimed author and story coach Barbara Kyle reveals the answers in Page-Turner with insights into: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the essentials of story structure\u003cbr\u003e- how to create a \"storyline\"\u003cbr\u003e- harnessing the power of \"deep character\"\u003cbr\u003e- the art of crafting dialogue\u003cbr\u003e- mastering point of view\u003cbr\u003e- maximizing settings\u003cbr\u003e- practical advice on how to query agents and get published\u003cbr\u003e . . . and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage-Turner shows how to create the kind of novel that brings offers from publishers and praise from readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor emerging writers who want to break in, and published authors who want to produce a breakout book, Page-Turner is an indispensable guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE'S STORY COACHING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Barbara Kyle's evaluation was a game changer for me. I received advice and suggestions that vastly improved my manuscript's clarity and vision. Working with Barbara is like having a secret weapon in your writing arsenal.\" - Nancy Raven Smith, author of Land Sharks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Barbara Kyle is a master storyteller, and she's especially gifted at helping writers see what's still missing in their work.\" - Mary Ann McGuigan, author of Crossing Into Brooklyn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I took Barbara Kyle's excellent Master Class when I was stuck with my first novel. Those two great days were a turning point. I recently finished my fourth book and Barbara's wise words about plot, dialogue, voice - and most of all character - constantly guide my way.\" - Robert Rotenberg, author of Stray Bullets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Barbara Kyle enlightened me how to mend my wayward chapters and knock my plot into a compelling story. Few can do what she has: taking a good amateur writer to the elite few of a top New York agent.\" - Rico Provasoli, author of Please Don't Tell My Guru\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I learned more from Barbara Kyle in a half-hour than I have in countless workshops and books. A riveting, energetic, and positive experience.\" - Trish Kerr, Toronto Writers \u0026amp; Editors Network\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE'S NOVELS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A complex and fast-paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters\" - Publisher's Weekly on The King's Daughter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An all-action thriller, bringing to life the passion and perils of the Tudor period.\" - Lancashire Evening Post on The King's Daughter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kyle is a master at her craft.\" - RT Book Reviews on The Queen's Exiles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Riveting Tudor drama in the bestselling vein of Philippa Gregory\" - USA Today on The Queen's Exiles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kyle knows what historical fiction readers crave\" - RT Book Reviews on Blood Between Queens \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Riveting, heady, glorious, inspired.\" - Susan Wiggs on The Queen's Lady\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kyle creates a taut thriller where family loyalty and patriotism collide.\" - RT Book Reviews on The Traitor's Daughter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Riveting, adventurous . . . superb \" - Historical Novel Society on The Queen's Gamble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A haunting thriller . . . Kyle keeps the cinematic action scenes and nail-biting suspense rolling throughout.\" - Publishers Weekly on The Experiment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbara Kyle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0987720651\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780987720658\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosethorn Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbara Kyle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43994944405759,"sku":"9780987720658","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fab2e029-56e4-4686-8bb7-1f0526270c0d.jpg?v=1683333102","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/page-turner-barbara-kyle-9780987720658","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}