Covering the entire process of writing, from manuscript preparation to marketing, Jerry Cleaver shows the novice how to start writing and how to get immediate results. Readers will learn everything they need to know about managing time, finding an idea, getting that first word on the page, staying unblocked, shaping ideas into compelling stories, and submitting their work to agents and publishers. With insightful tips on how to manage doubts, fears, blocks and panic, Immediate Fiction will help readers develop their skills in as little as ten minutes a day, if necessary. Recommended for anyone who wants to write anything, from a short story to a screenplay.