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    Tips for Novice Fiction Writers
    Tips for Novice Fiction Writers
    Tips for Novice Fiction Writers
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    Tips for Novice Fiction Writers

    By Kevin J. McArthur

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    This book is designed to help you, as a writer improve your writing skills. Good story telling is enhanced by quality writing. These tips accumulated from years of writing, research and study will help you improve your novel, no matter the genre.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKevin J. McArthur
    Release dateFeb 17, 2012
    ISBN9781466065222
    Tips for Novice Fiction Writers
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    Kevin J. McArthur

    Kevin J. McArthur is a freelance writer currently residing in Oregon. The single father of six children began writing on a whim when asked by an author friend to write a guide book for single dads. His first work, "Surviving the Single Dad Syndorme" was published in 2004 and is currently out of print. Since the book enjoyed moderate success, the author is considering releasing a future updated edition. Kevin J. McArthur enjoys writing a variety of genres. "Angel: Camden's Journey" is a fantasy fiction novel, the first in the "Angel Series," and is due for release in May, 2012. While "Devastation" is a general fiction novel, like all of the author's works, it contains spiritual or religious overtones. Recently completed "Benjamin Ridge" is another general fiction novel based on true events. The book is a tragic yet heartwarming tale of a family broken, then rejoined. The author also co-wrote a book with his father, Earl Clare McArthur titled "Jonathon's Secret Love" published in October of 2010. "Jonathon's Secret Love" is a romantic Amish tale with an interesting twist. The author is currently working on other fiction novels.

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