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





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This bestselling guide to all areas of the media now in its 106th edition has been completely revised & updated. With 100 articles written by successful authors & publishing insiders it advises guides & inspires writers & artists on how to get published. The 2013 edition

Includes:: new articles on amongst other topics memoir writing apps libraries & contains a wealth of practical information on a huge range of topics including copyright finance submitting a manuscript & marketing yourself & your writing. With nearly 4 500 entries in its up-to-date directory of media contacts the Yearbook is an in invaluable companion The one-&-only indispensable guide to the world of writing
- William Boyd Even established writers can feel as though theyre climbing a mountain. Think of the Writers & Artists Yearbook as your sherpa
- Ian Rankin Full of useful stuff. It answered my every question
- JK Rowling




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The annual edition of the best-selling guide to all aspects of the media & how to write & get published the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is now in its 107th edition. Acknowledged by the publishing industry authors & would-be writers as the indispensable companion to navigating the world of publishing it appears for the first time as an e-book & in print. The 80 articles are reviewed & updated each year to provide inspirational & how-to guidance on writing for newspapers magazines scripts for film radio & TV; advice on writing & submitting plays poetry non-fiction & fiction of all genres
- from fantasy to thrillers to romance; how to contact publishers & agents; managing finances as a writer; negotiating legal issues such as copyright; understanding the editing process; self-publishing & conventional routes; digital & print. Every single one of over 4 500 listings of who to contact where & for which disciplines across the whole media are reviewed & most updated with new listings added every year. The combination of up-to-date listings information & expert advice make the Yearbook a topical & reliable resource; the perfect gift for every writer every year. New articles for the 2014 edition include: Foreword by Martina Cole Writing successful erotic fiction Writing as co-authors by Louise Voss & Mark Edwards authors of thrillers Catch Your Death & Killing Cupid How to be a writer by novelist (The Harbour) & screenwriter Francesca Brill Writing for newspapers by journalist Kate Mead Writing short stories by Tania Hershman Being an agent in the digital age by literary agent Gordon Wise Writng flash fiction by Peter Blair Marketing publicising & selling self-published books by Ben Cameron Smith Publicity What to look for in a self-publishing provider by Jeremy Thomspon of Matador Articles from experts & authors include: Bernard Cornwall on writing historical fiction William Dalrymple on writing about travel David Eldridge on writing for the theatre Katie Fforde on writing romantic fiction Neil Gaiman on writing cross-over fiction Claire Tomalin on writing biographies Simon Winchester on writing non-fiction Benjamin Zephaniah on writing poetry
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Quick Fix For Year Six" provides teachers with a quick SATs revision course for their children. Each book provides activities on basic skills along with activities that help the children practice those skills that get the most marks. Practice questions & answers throughout ensure that children & teachers are fully prepared. A calm tone & Dont Panic boxes keep SATs terror at bay. " Quick Fix For Year Six: Writing" provides carefully planned activities to prepare children for the SATs writing paper. Its quick fix is to teach children to imbed clues in their writing to pick up those top inference marks." ...

With fun colourful exercises & over 100 gold stickers to encourage learning this title revisits the letter-shape exercises covered in I Can Learn I Can Write" as well as introducing upper-case & joined-up letter shapes for the child to trace & copy." ...

Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses both undergraduate & Masters. Its likely to be the largest single piece of work youll have to submit
- & also the hardest! Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical & theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences from anthropology to law psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic to researching the literature utilising your supervisor managing your time & structuring & writing your dissertation youll be able to avoid all the common mistakes & stay on top of your workload throughout the process. Youll also find tips on the best way to reference your work & expert advice on presentation & binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation. Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers: Part I: What is a Dissertation? Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a Dissertation Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation Chapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation Chapter 4: Getting Started Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question Dissertation Type & Considering Ethics Chapter 6: Reading Efficiently & Taking Useful Notes Part III: Getting On With Your Research Chapter 7: Researching in Libraries & the Using the Internet Chapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical Data Chapter 9: Analysing Data & Drawing Conclusions Chapter 10: Staying on Track Part IV: Writing & Polishing Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation Chapter 13: Writing Effectively Chapter 14: References Bibliographies & Appendices Chapter 15: Sorting Out The Presentation of Your Dissertation Part V: Managing The Overall Experience Chapter 16: Your Work Habits Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically & Emotionally Chapter 18: Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid Chapter 19: Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation Chapter 20: Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist
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So youve always wanted to write a novel & youve decided that this is the year to do it. The question is; where do you start? Perhaps you have an idea of plotline of lead characters & of the books intended readership. Or perhaps not. Regardless of how much preparation you have or havent completed if you are looking for a resource to support you on your novel writing journey then this is the guide for you. Writing a Novel: The Essential Guide will walk you through each of the steps that you need to take to turn your creative story ideas into a well rounded publishable book. It will help you address those important initial questions such as; what genre of fiction am I best equipped to write? & how can I ensure my characters sound real when they speak?. With individual chapters dedicated to each stage of the novel writing journey readers can systematically work through this guide as they embark upon their own creative writing process. Each stage is explained in a step-by-step manner taking the fear out of mastering the craft of novel writing & supporting readers as they themselves turn their ideas into polished stories. ...

Includes: advice on perfecting dialogue plot & endings Turn your bright idea into a brilliant novel With a published author
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This book is a practical guide to the process of play-writing from the original inspiration through plotting structuring & characterisation to the successful realisation of the idea. This revised edition

Includes:: a new chapter covering stage realism.

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You want to write a play but you have no idea how to start. This book will help you to enter the exciting world of scriptwriting step by step. What makes a good dramatic story? How do you get inspired? What is the language of theatre? How do you create the most interesting three-dimensional characters since Shakespeare & what about creating a plot of masterful ingenuity? This book is full of personal insight & activities for you to try. Playwriting is the most challenging of the writing arts but this essential guide will help you to practise & develop the skills of exposition dialogue & putting together a good dramatic structure. Within its pages youll also find useful tips on how to get your work noticed & performed as the author recognises it is notoriously difficult for playwrights to get the exposure their work deserves. ...