Write a Novel and Get it Published: How to generate great ideas, write compelling fiction and secure publication (Teach Yourself)

Watts, Nigel

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LEARN HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL AND RELEASE IT INTO THE WORLD

There is a saying that 'everyone has a book in them'. But not many people are able to get it out. This practical and inspiring guide will help guide you through every step of the process, including:

- First thoughts - Why do you want to write, and how can you do it?
- Genres - Understanding the conventions of writing
- Generating ideas - Find a concept that makes your book stand out
- Structure - Create a compelling story arc
- Character - What you need to bring your characters to life
- Dialogue - How to write snappy and suitable direct speech
- Setting - Understand the role of place and time
- Drafting - How to get your work on the page, chapter after chapter
- Redrafting - How to assess your writing (or get it assessed) and improve it
- Submission - Agents, publishers, and how to approach them
- Publication - Working with your publisher to make your book a success

ABOUT THE SERIES
The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.

About the Author: Stephen May is a teacher of Creative Writing, former Director of the Arvon Centre at Lumb Bank, one-time scriptwriter for Emmerdale and respected author. His second novel, 'Life! Death! Prizes!' was shortlisted for the 2012 Costa Novel Award.

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Publisher: Teach Yourself
Publication Date: 2012
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