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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bell, James Scott.
The art of war for writers : fi ction writing strategies, tactics, and exercises /
James Scott Bell.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-58297-590-0 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Fiction--Technique. 2. Fiction--Authorship. I. Title.
PN3355.B36 2009
808.3--dc22 2009032799
Edited by Kelly Nickell
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This book is dedicated to my motivation, inspiration,
great love, and fi rst editorial eye—my wife, Cindy.
Dedcaion
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