Complete Write a Novel Course: Your complete guide to mastering the art of novel writing

by Will Buckingham

Designed to take you from the moment you first put pen to paper right through to the process of contacting publishers (or uploading an ebook file) and promoting your book, this is the most important book on writing that you'll ever read. It introduces you to the craft of fiction writing, the art of words and the way in which to use them. It gives you inspiration, ideas and practical advice. It gives you the background and the skills you'll need to succeed. Unlike other books on the market, however, it also helps you begin to critique your own work, meaning that at every step of the writing process you'll be producing the best art you can. There are plenty of other essential writing tools in this book, as well, including techniques for overcoming writer's block; with nearly a quarter of the book focussing on how to get published, how to publish yourself, which courses you do - and don't - need, the nuts and bolts of competitions and festivals and the importance of social media, this really is the most comprehensive companion to the subject available.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Reference

508 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2014

About the author

Will Buckingham is a writer, academic and traveller with an MA in Anthropology and a PhD in Philosophy. He has published books in several genres, including philosophy and fiction for children and adults. His latest book is "Hello, Stranger: How We Find Connection in a Disconnected World" (Granta 2021).

Born in the UK, he has worked and travelled all over the world. He co-directs Wind&Bones, a social enterprise that explores how writing can help us connect and reconnect, and is currently based in Dundee, Scotland.

Reviews

[Margret · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must have for writers. I have been learning with this book and inspire me to keep writing. Amazing book and it's definitely worth a buy.

[no leek · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was super helpful, especially the later chapters about editing, and marketing. Great incite ok for beginners into the publishing world.

Definitely marked up, highlighted, and dog-eared the crap out of this.