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This revised, updated and expanded new edition of 'The Road to Somewhere' will help you to acquire the craft and disciplines needed to develop as a writer in today's world. It is ideal for anyone - student writers, writing teachers and seasoned authors - seeking practical guidance, new ideas and creative inspiration.
'The Road to Somewhere: A Creative Writing Companion', second edition offers:
new chapters on writing for digital media, flash fiction, memoir, style and taking your writing out into the world
updated chapters on fiction, scripts, poetry, and experimental forms
an examination of creative processes and advice on how to read as a writer
many practical exercises and useable course materials
extensive references and suggestions for further reading
information on how to get work published or produced, in real and virtual worlds
tips on how to set up and run writing workshops and groups
a complete Agony Aunt section to help with blocks and barriers
guidance on the more technical aspects of writing such as layout and grammar.
And, to lighten your writing journey a little, we've tried to make this second edition even wittier and smarter than the first. So whether you see yourself as a published professional or a dedicated dabbler, this is the book to take along for the ride.
'The Road to Somewhere: A Creative Writing Companion', second edition offers:
new chapters on writing for digital media, flash fiction, memoir, style and taking your writing out into the world
updated chapters on fiction, scripts, poetry, and experimental forms
an examination of creative processes and advice on how to read as a writer
many practical exercises and useable course materials
extensive references and suggestions for further reading
information on how to get work published or produced, in real and virtual worlds
tips on how to set up and run writing workshops and groups
a complete Agony Aunt section to help with blocks and barriers
guidance on the more technical aspects of writing such as layout and grammar.
And, to lighten your writing journey a little, we've tried to make this second edition even wittier and smarter than the first. So whether you see yourself as a published professional or a dedicated dabbler, this is the book to take along for the ride.
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"The idea of life as a story, and the story being a journey explains the title The Road to Somewhere. As a writer you need to keep progressing and improving, and the four people who have co-edited the book together aim to help you along that journey...If you are starting out and are feeling a little lost and lonely, here is an excellent companion." - Richard Bell, Writing Magazine
"This comprehensive, intelligent guide approaches writing on all levels, from basics like punctuation to the trickier parts like plotting and structure. As well as nuts and bolts advice, it includes chapters on journal writing,creativity and dreams. With dozens of writing books around, this one stands out for its greater range and depth, and its eminently readable style.' - Sarah Tierney, City Life
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"The idea of life as a story, and the story being a journey explains the title The Road to Somewhere. As a writer you need to keep progressing and improving, and the four people who have co-edited the book together aim to help you along that journey...If you are starting out and are feeling a little lost and lonely, here is an excellent companion." - Richard Bell, Writing Magazine
"This comprehensive, intelligent guide approaches writing on all levels, from basics like punctuation to the trickier parts like plotting and structure. As well as nuts and bolts advice, it includes chapters on journal writing,creativity and dreams. With dozens of writing books around, this one stands out for its greater range and depth, and its eminently readable style.' - Sarah Tierney, City Life
An essential new edition of an established introductory guide which provides key information on the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for actual creative writing practice
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- PublisherRed Globe Press
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 1137263571
- ISBN 13 9781137263575
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages320
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