This book is all about writing for publication. How to plan, create & edit work that will sell. How to write a book that you'll be proud of- & which might yet launch you on a new career. Crammed with examples (positive & negative) from successful authors, this essential guide is for writers of every genre: fiction & narrative non-fiction, literary & commercial, adults & children. This guide tells you how to:
- Understand your market
- Plan your novel or memoir
- Develop strong, empathetic characters
- Structure & maintain a compelling plot
- Ensure that your prose style is strong enough to carry your story
- Polish your work until it shines