Writing a First Novel
Reflections on the Journey
Published on 27. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-230-29082-2 (ISBN)
Description
This invaluable collection of essays by published novelists focuses on the journey of writing a first novel. Writers generously offer their insight and advice on the joys and challenges that new authors of fiction will inevitably encounter along the way. A literary agent and a publisher add their own professional perspectives.
Reviews / Votes
'This book is an excellent addition to any discussion on novel writing. Specifically directed toward those working on their first novels, it promises to be an invaluable resource both to new novelists and to their instructors.' - Katharine Coles, The University of Utah, USAMore details
Edition
2014
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
330 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-29082-2 (9780230290822)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-36840-9
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
09/2017
1st Edition
Red Globe Press
€56.99
Available for download
Person
KAREN STEVENS is Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Chichester, UK.
Content
Acknowledgements.- List of Contributors.- Introduction; Karen Stevens.- PART I: INSPIRATION AND THE NOVEL.- Something Given: Reflections on Writing; Hanif Kureishi.- Look Back in Angst; Valerie Martin.- Illuminating the Shadows: the Space Between Fact and Fiction; Johanna Skibsrud.- Genesis; David Vann.- PART II: RESEARCH AND THE NOVEL.- Treasure, Trash, and Planned Obsolescence; Maile Chapman
Writing Home; Edward Hogan.- Walking the Tightrope; Kishwar DesaiThe Reluctant Aficionado; Wena Poon.- PART III: VOICE AND THE .- NOVEL.- Hearing Voices; Alison MacLeod.- 'This Won't Do': Pig and the Temptation of Silence; Andrew Cowan.- Knots and Narrative; Jane Rusbridge.- 'Voice' and the Inescapable Complexity of Experience; Isabel Ashdown.- PART IV: FORM AND THE NOVEL.- Giving Shape to One's Universe; Helon Habila.- Another Fine Mess; David Swann.- Man of Letters; Soumya Bhattacharya.- Belief; Jane Feaver.- PART V: THE BUSINESS OF PUBLISHING.- An Agent's Perspective; Hannah Westland.- The Role of the Editor; Helen Garnons-Williams.- Baby, You've Got it; Lionel Shriver.- Index.
Writing Home; Edward Hogan.- Walking the Tightrope; Kishwar DesaiThe Reluctant Aficionado; Wena Poon.- PART III: VOICE AND THE .- NOVEL.- Hearing Voices; Alison MacLeod.- 'This Won't Do': Pig and the Temptation of Silence; Andrew Cowan.- Knots and Narrative; Jane Rusbridge.- 'Voice' and the Inescapable Complexity of Experience; Isabel Ashdown.- PART IV: FORM AND THE NOVEL.- Giving Shape to One's Universe; Helon Habila.- Another Fine Mess; David Swann.- Man of Letters; Soumya Bhattacharya.- Belief; Jane Feaver.- PART V: THE BUSINESS OF PUBLISHING.- An Agent's Perspective; Hannah Westland.- The Role of the Editor; Helen Garnons-Williams.- Baby, You've Got it; Lionel Shriver.- Index.