Writing the Blockbuster Novel, Albert Zuckerman
Writing the Blockbuster Novel, Albert Zuckerman
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Writing the Blockbuster Novel

Author: Albert Zuckerman

Narrator: Michael Russotto

Unabridged: 9 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/17/2013

Synopsis

Every novelist dreams of it--writing the book that rockets to the top of the bestseller lists. Now, they can see how it's done, up close, in an audiobook by an agent who has sold manuscripts that turned into hits. Here Albert Zuckerman covers the essential elements of the blockbuster novel and shows writers how to put them to work in their books. Zuckerman covers the subject thoroughly, from creating outlines and building larger than life characters to injecting suspense and more. His instruction is decisive, direct and clear and is supported with examples from Gone With the Wind, The Godfather, and other blockbusters.

About The Author

Albert Zuckerman, a former novelist, TV writer, and teacher of playwriting at Yale, is the founder of the literary agency Writers House.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on June 12, 2018

As luck would have it I met Albert Zuckerman in person a few weeks ago, after he invited me over to his hotel to discuss my debut novel and writing plans. It was an incredible encounter which I'll never forget, but I was already reading this book before I met him. The main reason for this was Ken Fo......more

Goodreads review by Lewis on January 14, 2019

Al Zuckerman offers a whole range of very specific suggestions which have made me think and have taught me much about my own writing. Of particular use to me were the chapters on outlining, using Ken Follett's The Man From St. Petersburg and Follett's 4 outlines as examples. I have outlined my curre......more

Goodreads review by Pam on February 01, 2022

A guide written by a New York agent in the 1990s, which analyses a number of best-sellers at that time, with particular indepth analysis of a book by a writer he represented, Ken Follett. Ironically, he mentions how Follett had to produce a number of best selling thrillers, such as the one he discus......more

Goodreads review by Randell Carlton on June 16, 2020

Meh. Outdated and not as helpful as I had hoped. 📚......more

Goodreads review by Claire on August 10, 2017

Despite being written and released in the early 90's, I found the advice in this book quite relevant and useful. I would recommend this title to anyone with serious aspirations of becoming a novelist.......more

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