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Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life


A work of Non-fiction


Subgenres:

  • Writing Guide,
  • Memoir,
  • Creativity
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This book is for you if you're into...

  • Behind-the-scenes looks at how epic fantasy worlds are built
  • Writing advice from a genre legend with real storytelling grit
Publisher Description

Terry Brooks is adamant about dedicating oneself to the craft, while showing awe and humility for the creative process.

In Sometimes the Magic Works, New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks shares his secrets for creating unusual, memorable fiction. Spanning topics from the importance of daydreaming to the necessity of writing an outline, from the fine art of showing instead of merely telling to creating believable characters who make readers care what happens to them, Brooks draws upon his own experiences, hard lessons learned, and delightful discoveries made in creating the beloved Shannara and Magic Kingdom of Landover series, The Word and The Void trilogy, and the bestselling Star Wars novel The Phantom Menace.

In addition to being a writing guide, Sometimes the Magic Works is Terry Brooks's self-portrait of the artist. This book offers a rare opportunity to peer into the mind of (and learn a trick or two from) one of fantasy fiction's preeminent magicians.

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