Powerful Premise: Writing the Irresistible

by William Bernhardt

Overview

Are you a Red Sneaker Writer?

Why do some books attract readers while others don't? What are the essential qualities of an irresistible read, a story people can't wait to start? And what's the secret to attracting a literary agent or publishing deal? The answer to all three questions is: Premise. A powerful premise is what separates ordinary novels from bestsellers. William Bernhardt explains the essential elements of breakout books, stories that reel in readers and attract serious attention. He discusses all the essential elements: originality, high stakes, believability, inescapable conflict, emotional appeal, and others. Plus, in the final chapter, Bernhardt explains how to turn your powerful premise into a winning pitch to attract agents and editors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781087876757
Publisher:	William Bernhardt Writing Programs, Inc.
Publication date:	04/03/2020
Series:	The Red Sneaker Writers Book , #6
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

William Bernhardt is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the blockbuster Ben Kincaid novels and Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness, currently in production as an NBC miniseries. Bernhardt is also one of the most sought-after writing instructors in the nation. He is the only person to have received the Southern Writers Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (U Penn) and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (OSU), which is given "in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large."

Editorial Reviews

“One of the things I love about these books is that they are so accessible to every aspiring writer.”

Rick Ludwig, author of Mirrored

“I reread these books before I start each book I write.”

Callie Hutton, USA Today-bestselling author of For the Love of the Viscount

“Bernhardt shows you exactly what makes literary characters keep people interested and how to use those strengths when creating characters of your own.”

R.J. Johnson, author of The Twelve Stones

“Easy to read while delivering good material with some occasional humor.”

David Sullivan, author

“This book gives everything that it promises. And all the other writing books written by William Bernhardt are on my wish list.”

C.H. Scarlett, author

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