Immediate Fiction

"From the legendary creator of the Writer's Loft in Chicago, comes a writing course for those who want to see results now. Immediate Fiction covers the entire process of writing including manuscript preparation, time management, finding an idea, getting words on the page, staying unblocked, and submitting to agents and publishers.

With insightful tips and advice, Jerry Cleaver helps writers manage doubts, fears, blocks, and panic all while helping to develop their writing in minutes a day. A practical and accessible resource, this book has everything the aspiring writer needs to write and sell novels, short stories, screenplays, and stage plays."

- Goodreads

Jerry Cleaver describes the "holy trinity of story" in three dramatic elements: want, obstacle, and action.

Whether you're just stepping into the world of fiction and need an introduction or you've been entangled in fiction writing and need a reboot, Immediate Fiction will help set you straight. While simple in nature, the fiction fundamentals that Jerry Cleaver teaches are essential to writing a good story, and solidifying your grasp of them will make your writing stronger. He not only focuses on helping you create a compelling plot through writing exercises, but he also walks you through the other aspects of being a writer such as scheduling your writing time and getting ready to publish. This is a great all-encompassing book to ease you into fiction writing, or for the veterans, to remind you of the helpful basics.