| International Standard Book Number |
9781538784662 (ebook)
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781538784624 (hardcover)
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| International Standard Book Number |
1538784629 (hardcover)
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| Personal Name |
Coben, Harlan, 1962- author.
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| Title Statement |
Plot twist : life, craft, and the messy first draft / Harlan Coben.
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| Edition Statement |
First edition.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
New York City : Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc., 2026.
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| Physical Description |
309 pages ; 22 cm.
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| General Note |
"A memoir on writing"--Cover.
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| Summary, Etc. |
"#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques. With 100 million books in print world-wide and over twenty blockbuster television and film adaptations of his work, Harlan Coben has much to teach us about the creative process. Part deeply personal memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, Plot Twist is a refreshingly honest look at the life of a writer whose stories have thrilled us for decades. Plumbing memories from his suburban childhood and his early years trying to break into publishing, Coben tells his own story for the first time, revealing the real-world inspirations for some of his most beloved characters as well as the innovative plots that drive his propulsive novels. Filled with useful tips and techniques on the creative process, Coben does away with the traditional "categories" of writing -- characters, plot, setting, etc. -- and looks at the process holistically. Plot Twist is a masterclass on the act of being a writer, and everything that comes with it: the self doubt, the hubris, the contradictions, the passion and dedication. At the end of the day, his calculus is a simple one: "If it helps me produce pages, good. If it doesn't, bad." This book will help every aspiring writer produce pages. Honest, funny, insightful, and at times deeply moving, this is both a captivating memoir and an essential guide for anyone looking to master the art of storytelling from one of our most beloved authors." -- Provided by publisher.
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| Subject-Personal Name |
Coben, Harlan, 1962-
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Authors Biography.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Writing.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Creative writing.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Authors, American Biography.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Memoirs.
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