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Is There a Book in You?

Is There a Book in You?

by Alison Baverstock (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

    $3.37
Synopsis

Many people feel they might have a book in them - but how do you know whether you have what it takes to be a writer, whether your writing is any good, what you should write about and whether you should dedicate proper time to begin your dream? This book asks pertinent questions of you via a questionnaire to help you discover whether there is a talented writer in you. Each chapter provides background to the relevant point in the questionnaire. Packed with advice from experienced writers including known authors; P D James, Philip Pullman, Jacqueline Wilson, Margaret Drabble, Katie Fforde and more. Expert advice from Daniel Roche (BA President), independent booksellers, publishers Helen Fraser (Penguin) and Ian Trewin (Chairman Cheltenham Literary Festival and administrator, Man Booker Prize), agents and creative writing tutors. Foreword by columnist and writer Katharine Whitehorn.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Publisher: A&C Black Academic and Professional
Published: 30 Jun 2006
ISBN 10: 0713679328
ISBN 13: 9780713679328
Book Overview: An interactive approach to solving that niggling question - each chapter offers a mini-quiz, with key questions to test your specific response to the main question raised. A grading at the end of the book helps you discover whether you should begin writing now, or stick to your day job! Extensive quotes from the experts: known authors, agents, publishers and booksellers Packed with examples from real writers - their books and their stories A light but highly informed as well as encouraging guide to help get you started: from an experienced author, former publisher, and advisor to budding writers.

Media Reviews
Whether you're aiming at full-length fiction, non-fiction or even shorter pieces of writing, this book is a worthwhile read. Whether you have a book in you or not... this book is life-enhancing. London Writer Circle (10th September 2006) This is the perfect present for any family member who is an aspiring writer. The author has collected nuggets of wisdom...and combined them into a well-structured manual... The Good Book Guide (August 2006) '...a sympathetic but no-holds-barred account of what it takes to be a professional writer in the hugely competitive 21st century. It is full of useful advice' Writing Magazine (December 2006) Collected nuggets of wisdom from published authors are combined into a well-structured manual that should help the committed writer to write and get published. The perfect present for any aspiring writer. The Good Book Guide (December 2006) 'Packed with advice from experienced writers including well know authors...' Writing Magazine (April 2010) ' I LOVED this book.' www.novelkicks.com '...covers the personal attributes and competencies you need to get published.' Writers Forum (August 2010)
Author Bio
Alison Baverstock is a former publisher and now author, who writes about writing, publishing and creativity. She is Course Leader of the MA in Publishing at Kingston University and her website is www.alisonbaverstock.com.