{"product_id":"the-writers-guide-to-archery-a-practical-guide-to-bows-and-arrows-in-fiction-9781720157496","title":"The Writer's Guide to Archery: A Practical Guide to Bows and Arrows in Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen writing about bows and arrows, authors often fling their arrows downrange and miss the mark.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your characters shoot bows, The Writer's Guide to Archery will help you make your characters shoot like pros.Bows and arrows enjoy leading roles in almost every genre of fiction-fantasy, historical, thriller, war, mystery, Western, dystopia, crime, science fiction, and more. Unfortunately, the depictions in fiction and film get things wrong more often than they get them right. Understanding the difference between a longbow and a compound and the strengths and weakness of a composite bow and a selfbow is essential to authentic world building that will win you popularity and respect among discerning readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside you will find: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn in-depth examination of the history and development of archery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA discussion of how bows and arrows work, bow designs and styles, and the limits and promises of archery technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchery from around the world and how different cultures developed and deployed different archery technologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 100 illustrations of bows and arrows and other archery equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most egregious archery errors in fiction and film.-Archery tactics, arrows vs. armor, arrow injuries, and arrow poisons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glossary and a bibliography for further research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA straight-shooting guide to matching a bow to your character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Writer's Guide to Archery will be your go-to handbook for unraveling the complex world of archery so that you can incorporate bows and arrows into your fiction like a master archer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10814743\"\u003eJames E. Wadsworth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781720157496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1720157499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-LAN\"\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-LAN005000\"\u003eWriting | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44703310217453,"sku":"9781720157496","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_a0d6f874-6b21-42f1-b2ba-17a813e3ded0.jpg?v=1703899855","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/the-writers-guide-to-archery-a-practical-guide-to-bows-and-arrows-in-fiction-9781720157496","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}