Slap Him with a Fish is a crash course in the craft of fiction for beginning to intermediate fiction writers. Written by an indie author and writing instructor and made to address often-asked questions from the author's students and fellow writers, this handbook covers an assortment of writing topics. Told in a conversational, easily digested format, this book provides an in-depth look at the craft of fiction with a practical-yet-encouraging perspective. Topics covered include: What Makes a Story "Work" Creating Emotional Impact The Writing Process Terminology Genres and Genre Expectations The True Meaning of Show, Don't Tell Backstory and the Iceberg Theory Significant Detail versus Excess Detail Writing for an Audience How Characters, Setting, Plot, and Theme Interconnect Hooking Your Reader Crafting Realistic Conflict & Building Story Tension Thematic Threads and Emotional Resonance Using Description in Your Story Using Exposition in Your Story Point of View (POV) Narrative Style & Authorial Voice Crafting Strong Dialogue Making Every Word Count Worldbuilding Developing Characters Plotting & Planning Basic Story Structure Drafting: Tips for getting started The Magic of "Flow" Surviving the Suck How To Finish That First Draft! Editing/Rewriting Tips for Self-Editing Choosing a Title and Writing a Blurb/Description Publishing Options And more! Grab this handy resource now and level up your skills in the craft of fiction.