Creative Writing For Dummies
Develop the writing know-how that will keep your readers hookedDo you have an idea for a novel (or a poem, or an article, or a play) that you'd love to finally get down on paper? Whatever your aim, inside you'll find the advice and support to get you started and keep you going. From preparing a writing work-space to marshalling your material into both fiction and non-fiction genres,Creative Writing For Dummieshas everything you need to help you unlock your creativity and make your writing sparkle.So, you want to be a writer – pick and choose between genres, gather the materials you need and develop the right routinesHe said what? When? – discover how to fit character, voice, dialogue and plot togetherTelling tales – differentiate between novels, novellas and short stories, write plays for the stage or screen, wax lyrical in poetry or dip into children's writingMatters of fact – blog about anything and everything, break into journalism, and let life stories, narrative non-fiction and travel writing leap off the pageFrom pastime to profession – crack the world of publishing and go professional with your hobby"Learn from one of the best editors and teachers in the business. She pushed my writing to award-winning status."–Dreda Say Mitchell, author ofRunning Hot, winner of the CWA John Creasey Dagger Award in 2005.Open the book and find:Exactly where your writing talents lieWhy you need to be a good reader to become a good writerWhat turns words on a page into sparkling conversationWays to weave character, plot and structure togetherAll the different sub-genres of novel-writing – from thrillers to chick-litThe secrets of successful bloggingEditing tips that all writers can benefit fromThe inner workings of agencies and publishing houses