Writing a Novel and Getting Published (Teach Yourself: writer's library)

by NigelWatts (Author)

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  Paperback
  1996

  $3.42

  Drawing on his own experiences and on those of successful writers, Nigel Watts takes aspiring novelists through the process of writing a novel, from the germ of an idea, through developing plot, character and theme, to editing and presenting the novel for publication. He gives practical advice on how to get started and how to keep going if you meet writer's block. Featuring a range of examples to illustrate key points, each chapter ends with suggested exercises to help develop the reader's writing skills.

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.43

  'teach yourself Writing a Novel' is an informative, yet creative, user-friendly and straightforward guide to writing good fiction. It covers everything from story arcs and themes to characterisation and language, and additionally offers plenty of practical advice for those facing the dreaded writer's block, and practical writing exercises for those wanting to refine their skills. Additionally, it gives a full guide to available creative writing courses, now fully updated in this third edition, and plenty of further reading resources for budding authors.