How to Write Pulp Fiction

By: James Scott Bell

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Type Hard. Type Fast. Make Dough.
That was the formula of old-school pulp fiction—plot-driven, popular and gobbled up by a reading public hungry for more. And it produced many writers who hammered out a living selling “cash-and-carry” stories and novels. Some of these writers were among the best America has ever produced. Writers like Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and John D. MacDonald. Others are numbered among the bestselling authors of all time, including Erle Stanley Gardner, Lester Dent, and Frederick Faust (better known by his pen name, Max Brand). What were the secrets of these successful pulp writers? And how can any writer, of any genre, use them to produce fiction that sells? How to Write Pulp Fiction will teach you: • how to be more prolific • the secrets of pulp plotting • how to elevate your pulp prose • the fiction “formulas” of some of the best pulp writers of all time • the bestselling genres • how to harness the power of the series character • the most effective publishing strategies • how to market your pulp fiction Added bonus! The Start-A-Plot Machine, a brainstorming partner that will help you instantly generate a story or novel idea. You’ll never again wonder what to write next. There has never been a better time to be a writer. By tapping into the vibe of the pulp writers of old, and making use of the tools of publication available now, any hard-working writer has a serious shot at realizing steady income from their fiction. “James Scott Bell is my go-to writing guru!” - Terri Blackstock, New York Times bestselling writer

A rare look at an underestimated genre.

I wish there were more books on craft that focus on the pulp writers. These guys from the golden age were two fisted literary punk rock.

These virtual voice narrators are not it.

Great advice. Would have enjoyed hearing Mr. Bell give it himself, as he has before.

Write fast, write hard.

Things I liked about the book were "write fast, write hard." I also enjoyed the witty banter that reminded me of the film noir era. Also, although, it was genre-specific, the author gave some structure to start with for writing a book. For some of us, that can be helpful. I know creative types will press others to push the paint around, so to speak, with the mantra "just write," but will then critique what is missing. I don't recommend rigidly adhering to the rules, but the author mentions the structure is just a place to start. The structure was focused on crime fiction, but that makes sense since most pulp fiction was in the crime genre (to my knowledge).

Poor AI voice.

Always great advice from Mr. Bell. Lots of insights from many famous and prolific pulp authors.

AI voice isn’t bad… but book is good for any die hard pulp fans!

Not sure why the author didn’t take a couple hours to read his own book. But as a big pulp buff, I enjoyed his hard-boiled lessons on writing… so much of what he said rings true for my favorite authors of the genre, including contemporary writers like Brubaker.

Good book, bad robot reading

Really good info and well written! BUT- the robot voice reads a LOT of words wrong. For example: does (reads as the animal / female deer) instead of does (does that make sense?).

l think all books read by ai should be free because they can't get the nuances of actual reading.