The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing

A compendium of articles, essays, and interviews explore the craft, art, and process of fiction writing, along with practical advice and creative tips from Sue Grafton, Richard Russo, Janet Fitch, Octavia Butler, Terry Butler, Joyce Carol Oates, Margaret Atwood, Kurt Vonnegut, John Updike, Tom Clancy, and other notable novelists. Original.

Chapter 19 The Use of the Journal in Writing a Novel By Sue Grafton The most
valuable tool I employ while writing a novel is the working journal. The process is
one I began in rudimentary form when I first started work on "A" Is for Alibi, though
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