
Writers' & Artists' Guide to How to Write
How to plan, structure and write your novel
William Ryan(Author)
Bloomsbury Yearbooks (Publisher)
Published on 13. May 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-4729-7874-5 (ISBN)
Description
Learn the craft of effective storytelling with the Writers' & Artists' Guide to How to Write. Novelist William Ryan introduces the techniques needed to construct, craft and draft a novel. He provides tried-and-tested examples and details on what to consider when writing for any audience, across any genre. Each chapter tackles a key aspect of the writing process, including how to: structure a novel, develop central and subsidiary characters, create atmosphere and tension, write punchy dialogue and pacey scenes. This is the perfect guide for any writer looking for clear and informed advice on getting their ideas on to the page from the bestselling and trusted creative writing brand.
Reviews / Votes
For anyone who's ever had a hankering to write a novel, William Ryan has brought you the perfect guide. Including key advice on aspects of the writing process, developing characters and even how to write a great covering letter once you've finished, this special tome has it all covered. * Woman's Own magazine *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 207 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
308 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-7874-5 (9781472978745)
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E-Book
05/2021
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Yearbooks
€16.49
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E-Book
05/2021
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Yearbooks
€16.49
Available for download
Person
William Ryan is the author of five novels, including the Captain Korolev series which have been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the The Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. His latest book is A House of Ghosts (2018). William is the lead tutor on the Writers & Artists 'Your Novel' writing course.
Content
The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which tackles a key aspect of the writing process:
1. Getting started
2. The basics
3. Research, atmosphere and setting
4. Central characters
5. Subsidiary characters
6. Plot
7. Writing scenes
8. Dialogue
9. You've finished your novel: what do you do now?
1. Getting started
2. The basics
3. Research, atmosphere and setting
4. Central characters
5. Subsidiary characters
6. Plot
7. Writing scenes
8. Dialogue
9. You've finished your novel: what do you do now?