Bestselling novelist, playwright, editor, publisher, teacher, Sol Stein knows what writers face when they sit down before a blank page. This invaluable guide provides quick and handy A-Z reference help to solve common problems: writer's block, writing a difficult scene, preparing a manuscript for publication or submission, plotting, developing a character, and more. The book also includes a section on Publishing A-Z, which explains the publishing process and terms all writers need to know. Packed with insight, anecdotes, and specific information, this guide will be a must-have reference on the shelves of aspiring and published authors as well as publishing professionals.