The Maeve Binchy writers' club
By: by Maeve Binchy ; with contributions by Ivy Bannister [and others]
Contributors: Bannister, Ivy, 1951-
Edition: Large print ed.
Publisher: Chivers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Bath
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
ISBN-13: 9781408421079; 9781408421086
Subjects: Fiction; Large type books; Creative writing; Authorship
Description: The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club gives a unique insight into how a No.1 bestselling author writes. Inspired by a course run by the National College of Ireland, it comprises 20 letters from Maeve, offering advice, tips and her own wonderfully witty take on the life of a writer, in addition to contributions from top writers, publishers and editors. Whether you want to write a saga or a thriller, comedy or journalism, or write for the radio or stage, this also gives advice on the best way to get started, and what editors, publishers and agents are looking for. The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club is a fascinating and informative guide to inspire all budding writers as well as entertaining Maeve Binchy fans the world over.
Notes: Originally published: London: Orion, 2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Eight Steps to A Short Story / Ivy Bannister; title: Maintaining Your Motivation to Write / Norah Casey; title: The Road to Success / Marian Keyes; title: The Role of the Editor / Alison Walsh; title: Writing for Radio / Seamus Hosey; title: The Publisher / Paula Campbell; title: What Works On Stage / Jim Culleton; title: Writing Thrillers and Having Fun / Julie Parsons; title: Less is More / Gerald Dawe; title: Writing Comedy / Ferdia McAnna; title: The writing class / Maeve Binchy.