How to be a Writer
Secrets from the Inside
Published on 7. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-84953-345-4 (ISBN)
Description
In this updated and expanded edition, Stewart Ferris uses his industry know-how to give you all the tips, tricks and inside knowledge you will need to become a successful writer, covering all types of writing from books to scripts and beyond. This accessible and informative guide is packed with advice to equip you with the skills you need to launch a writing career:
* Using your 'voice' as your USP
* Learning to love criticism
* Surprising solutions to writer's block
* Avoiding submission blunders
* Using e-publishing to sell your work
So what are you waiting for? Pick up your pen, open your laptop and fire up your imagination. Whichever tools you choose, the time to start is now.
* Using your 'voice' as your USP
* Learning to love criticism
* Surprising solutions to writer's block
* Avoiding submission blunders
* Using e-publishing to sell your work
So what are you waiting for? Pick up your pen, open your laptop and fire up your imagination. Whichever tools you choose, the time to start is now.
Reviews / Votes
'Ideal for writers who are just setting out but who have little idea how to go about it.' * Writing magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84953-345-4 (9781849533454)
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Person
During his many years in the publishing industry Stewart Ferris has published 700 books, rejected 10,000 manuscripts and has written more than 40 books that have been translated into 6 languages. He has also written for stage, film, television and radio. www.stewartferris.com