
Write A Novel And Get It Published: Teach Yourself
Nigel Watts(Author)
TEACH YOURSELF (Publisher)
Published on 30. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-4441-0323-6 (ISBN)
Description
Write a Novel - and Get It Published 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 offers plenty of practical advice for those facing the dreaded writer's block as well as practical writing exercises for those wanting to refine their skills. Additionally, it gives a full guide to available creative writing courses and plenty of further reading resources. After the reading the book, you will have a solid framework that will give you the knowledge and confidence not only to write a novel, but to be published. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to write a novel. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Reviews / Votes
"If you want a creative guide to tackling your first novel, this is the one to get." -- Writing Magazine 20101101 " an analytical and highly practical guide to the craft of novel writing." -- - Writing Magazine 20061114More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-0323-6 (9781444103236)
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E-Book
04/2010
Teach Yourself Books
€3.99
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Person
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.
Content
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