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Teach Yourself Writing a Novel Third Edition
Nigel Watts

Paperback
RRP: £8.99
ISBN: 9780340927298
ISBN-10: 0340927291

Published: 25/08/2006
Extent: 176 pages
Series: Teach Yourself General

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Summary:
'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.

  • A strong and successful title, first published in 1996, with an MAT of over 8000.
  • Timed to coincide with a promotion of the creative writing strand, including a new edition of 'Writing for Children' and a new title, 'How to Write a Blockbuster'
  • Covers the creative process in an accessible manner, and also offers advice on getting published
  • Plenty of examples, and written exercises to help authors refine their skills
  • Author was an experienced creative writing instructor, in addition to being a successful novelist
  • Contains fully updated listings of writing courses and additional resources

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Beginnings
Plot
The eight-point arc
Sub-plot and symbolism
Character
Dialogue
Viewpoint
Setting the scene
Style
Theme
Editing and shaping
The personality of the writer
Support
Marketing
Taking it further - reading, websites and courses

About the Author(s):
Nigel Watts taught creative writing from 1989, the year in which he published his first novel, The Life Game. He went on to publish a number of novels for adults and children.

Readership:
Adult reader interested in creative writing, or attending a course

Reviews:

" an analytical and highly practical guide to the craft of novel writing."
Writing Magazine

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