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FIGHT WRITE: How to Write Believable Fight Scenes
A writers ultimate resource on how to write fight scenes, action and violence.
Whether a side-street skirmish or an all-out war, fight scenes bring action to the pages of every kind of fiction. But a poorly done or unbelievable fight scene can ruin a great book in an instant.
In Fight Write you’ll learn practical tips, terminology, and the science behind crafting realistic fight scenes for your fiction. Broken up into “Rounds,” trained fighter and writer Carla Hoch guides you through the many factors you’ll need to consider when developing battles and brawls.
FIGHT WRITE, ROUND TWO: Crafting Chaos, Combat & Crime
From a medieval siege to a modern murder scene, Fight Write, Round Two, has got you covered.
Divided into three sections, trained fighter and writer Carla Hoch guides you through the many factors you will need to consider when writing your scenes of chaos, combat or crime.
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