Part I. Gathering the elements: the nature of the paranormal; elements and elementals; the paranormal at large; seeking the paranormal; the paradox of cliches
Part II. Summoning the characters: supernatural characters; magic and the super hero; keeping it real
Part III. Casting the words: thinking big and small: arc, plot, and subplot; fight scenes and flashbacks: how to handle paranormal pacing; language and dialogue; paranormal polish; the real challenges
Part IV. Banishing the book: the reality; destruction and creation.
Writing the paranormal novel : techniques and exercises for weaving supernatural elements into your story by Steven Piziks. ISBN 9781599631349. Published by Writer's Digest in 2011. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.