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LEARN HOW TO WRITE YOUR FIRST NOVEL WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE.

This new edition of an acclaimed guide to writing a novel helps you if you are just at the very beginning of your writing journey, showing you how to gain confidence and find inspiration. A classic book that has supported thousands of authors over the years, it contains a wealth of information on how to structure, craft and develop your writing, how to edit and redraft, and how to take the first steps towards publication. Each chapter contains a long and several shorter writing exercises, while key quotes, ideas and focus points will be clearly signposted and will summarise important concepts and advice. At the heart of each chapter is the ''Workshop''. The Workshop is a key exercise, in which you will gain a deeper insight into the craft of writing

This new edition also includes an expanded section on self- and digital-publishing, to reflect recent advances in technology and practice.

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Get Started in Writing a Novel

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    A Paperback / softback by Nigel Watts, Stephen May, Jodie Daber

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      Publisher John Murray Press
      Published 18 June 2015
      ISBN-13 9781473611696
      978-1473611696
      ISBN-10 1473611695
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      Dictionaries, Reference & Language Creative writing Language learning: writing skills Writing and editing guides

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      LEARN HOW TO WRITE YOUR FIRST NOVEL WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE.

      This new edition of an acclaimed guide to writing a novel helps you if you are just at the very beginning of your writing journey, showing you how to gain confidence and find inspiration. A classic book that has supported thousands of authors over the years, it contains a wealth of information on how to structure, craft and develop your writing, how to edit and redraft, and how to take the first steps towards publication. Each chapter contains a long and several shorter writing exercises, while key quotes, ideas and focus points will be clearly signposted and will summarise important concepts and advice. At the heart of each chapter is the ''Workshop''. The Workshop is a key exercise, in which you will gain a deeper insight into the craft of writing

      This new edition also includes an expanded section on self- and digital-publishing, to reflect recent advances in technology and practice.

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