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Overview"A must-have collection of essays on the art and craft of fiction from Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block For ten years, New York Times bestselling crime novelist Lawrence Block drew on the hard-won wisdom he gained creating over one hundred books to write a monthly column for Writer's Digest. Collected here for the first time are writings that illuminate the tricks of the authorial trade, from creating a fresh story and delivering a powerful ending, to adapting books for the screen and deciding when to make the switch to fulltime writer. Filled with wit and insight, The Liar's Companion is a must-read for experts, amateurs, and anyone interested in learning to craft great fiction from one of the field's modern masters. ""Block is one of the best!"" -The Washington Post Lawrence Block (b. 1938) is a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and an internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author. His awards include a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Lifetime Achievement Award from the Crime Writers' Association (UK). Although he is best known for his four main mystery series, Block explored a variety of genres, including thrillers and erotica, and developed an early following as a pulp-fiction writer under a number of pseudonyms. Born in Buffalo, New York, Block has three daughters and currently lives with his wife in New York City." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lawrence BlockPublisher: Open Road Media Imprint: Open Road Media Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.435kg ISBN: 9781453218549ISBN 10: 1453218548 Pages: 342 Publication Date: 17 May 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD  We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsBlock is one of the best! -- The Washington Post <br> Author InformationLawrence Block (b. 1938) is a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and an internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author. His awards include a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Lifetime Achievement Award from the Crime Writers' Association (UK). Although he is best known for his four main mystery series, Block explored a variety of genres, including thrillers and erotica, and developed an early following as a pulp-fiction writer under a number of pseudonyms. Born in Buffalo, New York, Block has three daughters and currently lives with his wife in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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