Put Your Heart On The Page

Perry references her quintet of novels about World War I to demonstrate the various themes which need to be considered w... (more)

Perry references her quintet of novels about World War I to demonstrate the various themes which need to be considered when beginning to write. Although writing a book can be like climbing Everest, the advice found here will save some troublesome extra drafts, and give a head start toward an enjoyable writing experience and a successful novel. (less)

Anne Perry started out as a good writer, but has won greatness inch by inch by reading other authors, listening to edit... (more)

Anne Perry started out as a good writer, but has won greatness inch by inch by reading other authors, listening to editors and agents, and adapting techniques from other creators. Now you, too, can have a lesson from an author who The New York Times has called 'First Rate,' and who's included in the 100 Masters of the crime genre; who's sold 25 million copies worldwide to continuing critical acclaim. In this instructional video, Anne references her quintet of novels about World War One to demonstrate the various themes which need to be considered when you first pick up that pen. Although writing a book can be like climbing Everest, the advice you find here will save some troublesome extra drafts, and give you a head start towards an enjoyable writing experience and a successful novel. (less)

Anne Perry stands tall not only for earning her place among the world's most widely read mystery writers, but as the aut... (more)

Anne Perry stands tall not only for earning her place among the world's most widely read mystery writers, but as the author of the longest sustained crime series by a living author. When it comes to literary fiction in the mystery genre, no one does it better than Anne Perry. The New York Times called her writing First rate, and the London Times named her one of the 100 Masters of Crime. With nearly twenty-eight million books in print, she has more than earned these honors. Her expertise and warmth come through strongly in this, her second Master Class of writing: Plotting to Enrich Your Back Story. Her first instructional film, An Introduction to Writing, succeeded because Anne used her Master Class to guide aspiring writers through the all-important basics of fiction writing. In this, her second film, the writing journey continues with a comprehensive discussion of what constitutes the heart of fiction: back story and plot. In this film, Anne will explain the importance of both, giving many examples of how. (less)