Starting to Write: Step-by-step Guidance to Becoming an Author

by Rennie Parker

Here is how to become a published writer. Many people yearn to become a published writer but publishers complain of the poor quality manuscripts they receive and how they are un-publishable. There are a substantial number of novice writers who are making totally avoidable mistakes. In this book you will how to start writing and become your best critic; how to deal with writers block, rejection and still keep writing; how to find a market for your work; and, how to find the best writing style and best area to write in, for your personality.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published July 27, 2007

Reviews

[Gareth]

Quite useful. Lacking in detail in places, as it aims for breadth rather than depth. Also, there's quite a lot on poetry (the author is a poet), which was largely irrelevant to me. However, worth a read.

Gareth Southwell is a philosopher, writer and illustrator.