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How to craft a great mystery in a novel

February 21, 2022 by Nathan Bransford 41 Comments

One of the most important skills every writer has to master, no matter their genre, is crafting a great mystery. It’s also one of the most misunderstood elements of novel writing. Mysteries are the lures that keep us turning the pages and keep us glued to the book. They send us into a frenzy because […]

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Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe resembles… the 2016 American Presidential Election

January 6, 2016 by Nathan Bransford 7 Comments

When I wrote Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe in 2009-2010, I definitely tried to weave in some political satire that would resonate with kids who have to listen when their parents watch the news, and who have probably experienced a school election or two themselves. Little did I know this novel would start […]

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The Jacob Wonderbar books are on sale for $2.99 each for a limited time!

May 15, 2015 by Nathan Bransford 4 Comments

My out-of-this world space adventure series now has an out-of-this world price! Ha. Ha ha. Someone please write my marketing copy. Anyway, I’m extremely pleased to announce that for a limited time you can purchase the e-book editions of Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow, Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe, and Jacob Wonderbar […]

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Upcoming Event Happenings!

April 4, 2013 by Nathan Bransford 8 Comments

New York area people or those who are willing to travel great distances! I will soon be having two events to support the publication of Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp and the paperback publication of Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe! First up: BookCourt, in scenic Cobble Hill, which is now my home […]

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Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp Publication Day!

February 7, 2013 by Nathan Bransford 31 Comments

It’s publication day for Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp! The trilogy is now officially complete. Wow! Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp I started writing Jacob Wonderbar in the fall of 2008 with barely a notion that it […]

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Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp: The Book Trailer!

February 5, 2013 by Nathan Bransford 17 Comments

The 5th Sort-of-Annual Stupendously Ultimate First Paragraph Challenge is still going strong! Hundreds of paragraphs are vying for the chance to be Ruler of the Paragraphs and the chance to have a partial considered by Catherine Drayton. Do you have a fantastic first paragraph? Enter here! Meanwhile, it is publication week for Jacob Wonderbar and […]

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Hi, I’m Nathan. I’m the author of How to Write a Novel and the Jacob Wonderbar series, which was published by Penguin. I used to be a literary agent at Curtis Brown Ltd. and I’m dedicated to helping authors achieve their dreams. Let me help you with your book!

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