"The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 2nd Edition", provides an extraordinary gathering of more than 70 best-selling authors and publishing insiders whose advice and experience will show readers how to turn their ideas, notes, and half-finished manuscripts into finely polished novels that are ready to sell! In addition to featuring more than a dozen author interviews with best-selling novelists, this updated edition features comprehensive instruction on crafting a strong narrative, essential components of the novel-writing process, genre-specific instruction, and up-to-date submission instruction.