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The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write: A Handbook for Fiction Writers

The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write: A Handbook for Fiction Writers

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This book is a practical and jargon-free guide for anyone who wants to write to their full potential, offering ideas and advice on boosting self-motivation, confidence, plotting, characters, description, research, and editing. It is based on the authors' extensive experience as successful writers and teachers and aims to help readers become better writers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press


Are you ready to embark on the thrilling journey of writing a novel or a short story? Do you yearn to unleash your full writing potential, but feel unsure about where to start? Look no further! This remarkable book is designed specifically for you, whether you're a seasoned writer or a novice seeking guidance.

Practical and jargon-free, it rejects prescriptive templates and formulae, offering a treasure trove of ideas and invaluable advice on a wide array of relevant subjects. From boosting your self-motivation and confidence to navigating the complexities of approaching agents and publishers, this comprehensive guide will be your steadfast companion on your writing journey.

Drawing on the authors' extensive experience as successful writers and inspiring teachers, this book will lead you through the essential elements of writing, including the interplay of memory and imagination, crafting compelling storylines, creating memorable characters, employing descriptive techniques, exploring the joys and pitfalls of research, and navigating the editing process.

With its primary aim of helping its readers become better writers, this book is a must-have for anyone who desires to unlock their creative prowess and share their stories with the world. So, take a deep breath, grab your pen, and let's embark on this extraordinary writing adventure together!

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 235 x 158 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316513446
Edition number: New ed

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