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.