Slap Him with a Fish: A Crash Course in Fiction Writing

Slap Him with a Fish is a crash course in the craft of fiction for beginning to intermediate fiction writers.

Written by an indie author and writing instructor and made to address often-asked questions from the author's students and fellow writers, this handbook covers an assortment of writing topics. Told in a conversational, easily digested format, this book provides an in-depth look at the craft of fiction with a practical yet encouraging perspective.

Topics covered include:

• What Makes a Story "Work"
• Creating Emotional Impact
• The Writing Process
• Terminology
• Genres and Genre Expectations
• The True Meaning of Show, Don't Tell
• Backstory and the Iceberg Theory
• Significant Detail versus Excess Detail
• Writing for an Audience
• How Characters, Setting, Plot, and Theme Interconnect
• Hooking Your Reader
• Crafting Realistic Conflict & Building Story Tension
• Thematic Threads and Emotional Resonance
• Using Description in Your Story
• Using Exposition in Your Story
• Point of View (POV)
• Narrative Style & Authorial Voice
• Crafting Strong Dialogue
• Making Every Word Count
• Worldbuilding
• Developing Characters
• Plotting & Planning
• Basic Story Structure
• Drafting: Tips for getting started
• The Magic of "Flow"
• Surviving the Suck
• How To Finish That First Draft!
• Editing/Rewriting
• Tips for Self-Editing
• Choosing a Title and Writing a Blurb/Description
• Publishing Options

• And more! Grab this handy resource now and level up your skills in the craft of fiction.

Auteur

Crystal Crawford writes YA fantasy and clean romance (and a smattering of other genres) in Florida, where every natural body of water hides something that could eat you, and if they don't get you, the weather might. She lives with her husband, four kids, and her one-eyed cat, who have supported her dream of writing and drinking far too much coffee. Her imagination is her happy place! (But a deserted beach is nice, too.) When she isn't writing, she enjoys napping, watching shows with her family, or recording secret singing videos in her closet. Though she'd love to spend all day reading, most days you'll find her doing laundry and homeschooling the kids.