52 Dates for Writers: Ride a Tandem, Assume an Alias and 50 Other Ways to Improve Your Novel Draft - Softcover

Wingfield, Claire

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0957527918 ISBN 13: 9780957527911

Publisher: Off the Press Books, 2013

Synopsis

This essential creative writing guide will take you away from your desk, to return with new ideas, fresh insight, better writing skills, and a renewed passion for your novel. It’s suitable for both those who are seeking tried-and-tested strategies for revising a novel draft, and those who would like to improve their understanding of the writer’s craft – to learn how to write a book that truly satisfies readers – and generate a store of ideas before starting to write a novel.

Each of the 52 activities for writers to get out and do – from climbing a hill to visiting a favourite café, from sampling a new mode of transport to taking part in a hi-tech treasure hunt – is accompanied by an essay on an aspect of the writer’s craft, and practical exercises to help with writing or revising your novel.

Including examples from well-known novels, and a chapter on editing your work, '52 Dates for Writers' covers both the craft and business of writing – from how to write better dialogue and revamp your storyline, to how to write your synopsis like a pro and understand your market.

Scroll up to the ‘Look Inside’ button at the top of this page for a preview of this e-book all about how to write and edit great fiction.

Happy writing!

About this title

About the Author

Claire Wingfield is an editor and literary consultant, which means she spends her life testing stories and characters, reordering and cutting words. (Her record to date is cutting 180,000 words from one novel.) To keep her inspiration levels topped up she enjoys a literary outing – such as discussing her latest manuscript over cream tea or whilst wandering an art gallery or climbing Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat. ’52 Dates for Writers’ combines Claire’s love of adventure with her passion for all things novel.

Edition details

• Publisher: Off the Press Books
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0957527918
• ISBN 13: 9780957527911
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 138