
Write Fantastic Non-fiction - and Get it Published
Master the art of journalism, memoir, blogging and writing non-fiction
Claire Gillman(Author)
TEACH YOURSELF (Publisher)
Published on 29. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-4441-2402-6 (ISBN)
Description
LEARN HOW TO WRITE NON-FICTION THAT STANDS OUT, WHATEVER THE SUBJECT.
Write Fantastic Non-fiction and Get it Published is designed specifically for you, if you want to turn your idea into a book. If you're wondering where to start, this book clearly explains how to select a subject, hone your research skills, explore different genres and styles and edit your work. It does more than simply review the different genres, however - it will, crucially, help you to master the skill of assessing your own work objectively - essential for any would-be writer. With your confidence strengthened through practical tips, insights and exercises, it will also give you the crucial insider information on and how to approach a publisher or find an agent. Written by an author with a track record of helping new writers secure agents and publishing deals, it will take you from 'would-be writer' to 'writer' quickly and painlessly.
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The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
Write Fantastic Non-fiction and Get it Published is designed specifically for you, if you want to turn your idea into a book. If you're wondering where to start, this book clearly explains how to select a subject, hone your research skills, explore different genres and styles and edit your work. It does more than simply review the different genres, however - it will, crucially, help you to master the skill of assessing your own work objectively - essential for any would-be writer. With your confidence strengthened through practical tips, insights and exercises, it will also give you the crucial insider information on and how to approach a publisher or find an agent. Written by an author with a track record of helping new writers secure agents and publishing deals, it will take you from 'would-be writer' to 'writer' quickly and painlessly.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
None
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-2402-6 (9781444124026)
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Claire Gillman
Write Fantastic Non-fiction - and Get it Published
Master the art of journalism, memoir, blogging and writing non-fiction
E-Book
04/2011
Teach Yourself Books
€3.99
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Claire Gillman has written over a dozen non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects. She is currently an editor for Writers' Workshop, specialising in non-fiction. Her critiques and advice to potential authors have helped several of them secure an agent and obtain a publishing deal. Claire has also organized and run numerous writing courses and workshops, both in London and at residential centres.
Content
: Introduction: Why publish a Book?
One:: Selecting your Subject
Two:: Starting to Write
: Three: Revision and Editing
: Four: Fictional Techniques
: Five: Research Skills
: Six: Specialisation and self-help books
: Seven: Creative non-fiction
: Eight: History Books
: Nine: Memoir writing, Biographies and Life-writing
: Ten: Blogging, self publishing and e-books
: Eleven: Travel writing
: Twelve: Writing for magazines and newspapers
: Thirteen: Writing for Children
: Fourteen: Writing for television and radio
: Fifteen: Docudrama and Faction
: Sixteen: Collections, Anthologies and Graphic Novels
: Seventeen: Pulling it all Together
: Eighteen: Routes to Publication
: Nineteen: Taking it Further
: Twenty: Useful Addresses
One:: Selecting your Subject
Two:: Starting to Write
: Three: Revision and Editing
: Four: Fictional Techniques
: Five: Research Skills
: Six: Specialisation and self-help books
: Seven: Creative non-fiction
: Eight: History Books
: Nine: Memoir writing, Biographies and Life-writing
: Ten: Blogging, self publishing and e-books
: Eleven: Travel writing
: Twelve: Writing for magazines and newspapers
: Thirteen: Writing for Children
: Fourteen: Writing for television and radio
: Fifteen: Docudrama and Faction
: Sixteen: Collections, Anthologies and Graphic Novels
: Seventeen: Pulling it all Together
: Eighteen: Routes to Publication
: Nineteen: Taking it Further
: Twenty: Useful Addresses