Write a Novel and Get it Published: How to generate great ideas, write compelling fiction and secure publication

by Stephen May, Nigel Watts

There is a saying that 'everyone has a book in them'. But not many people are able to get it out. This practical and inspiring guide, written by a successful author whose novels are published by Bloomsbury, will help guide you through every step of the process, including: * First thoughts - Why do you want to write, and how can you do it? * Genres - Understanding the conventions of writing * Generating ideas - Find a concept that makes your book stand out * Structure - Create a compelling story arc * Character - What you need to bring your characters to life * Dialogue - How to write snappy and suitable direct speech * Setting - Understand the role of place and time * Drafting - How to get your work on the page, chapter after chapter * Redrafting - How to assess your writing (or get it assessed) and improve it * Submission - Agents, publishers, and how to approach them * Publication - Working with your publisher to make your book a success

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

I am a writer, living in the North of England.

Reviews

[Dannii Elle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whilst this was a good basic instructional guide, there was nothing new to be found here for one who has read a variety of books in this genre. I liked that this also enclosed pointers on how to deal with writer's block, towards the book's close, but the majority of the former information was a repetition of things I have read before. A good book to begin with, if you are new to the world of writing guides, but nothing new is offered that could not be found in other similarly titled releases.

[♡ Dajana ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

☆ 4/5

[Lubov Leonova · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for aspiring authors!
It contains good set of exercises and it helped me to bring my writing on a new level.

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good manual on constructing your novel. It does save you a lot of time making mistakes and is a good resource to refer too and build on. It would be nice to see what the second author has changed and added. I also find it strange there are so many typing errors in this, e.g. no capitals after full stops, a instead of 'are'. Considering it has been through so many editions and reprints, it is a wonder they haven't been fixed?

[Marie Godley · Rating 4 out of 5]

some useful advice broken down into easy chapters