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Do your sentences fail to sound the way you want? Are they lackluster, with flat characters and settings? Is your prose full of bad habits and crutches? In The Anatomy of Prose, you'll discover: A step-by-step guide to creating descriptions that sing The key to crafting character emotions that will hook a reader How to harness all five senses to make your stories come alive, deepening your reader's experience Tips and tricks for balancing details at the sentence level Methods for strengthening each sentence through strategic word choice, rhythm and flow Dozens of literary devices, and how to utilize them to give your prose power Tactics for differentiating characters in dialogue as well as making it punchy and unforgettable A comprehensive prose-specific self-editing check list How to embody your character's personality at the sentence level The most common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid The Anatomy of Prose is a comprehensive writing guide that will help you create sensational sentences. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned writer, this book will power up your prose, eliminate line-level distractions and help you find the perfect balance of show and tell. By the end of this book, you'll know how to strengthen your sentences to give your story, prose and characters the extra sparkle they need to capture a reader's heart. If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you'll love Sacha Black's guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anatomy of Prose today and start creating kick-ass stories.

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Black's sense of humor makes this book a pleasure to learn from. It's full of practical advice you can apply to your prose and make it shine. You'll want a copy you can highlight and return to many times. I predict The Anatomy of Prose will become a reference for all writers who aspire to greatness. Kristina Stanley, CEO of fictionary and author of the stone mountain series. A must-read for any aspiring wordsmith. Sacha Black has a unique talent for making education feel like sheer entertainment. Jenna Moreci, bestselling author of The Savior's Champion. If you want to learn how to write novels while laughing so hard that you might accidentally piss yourself, then the Anatomy of Prose is for you. This book dares you to write better prose without being prescriptive. Step by step, Sacha walks you through storytelling basics, including showing vs. telling, learning craft by reading, what is character voice, and so much more--and all with a dash of rebellion. Meg LaTorre, Founder of iWriterly and science fiction and fantasy author. Snarky, clever, and wildly informative, Anatomy of Prose had me laughing, learning, and falling in love with story all over again. Daniel Willcocks, bestselling author of dark fiction. The ultimate guide to perfecting your prose. Adam Croft, international bestselling author.

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