Write a Novel and Get it Published
by May, Stephen; Watts, NigelEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-11-30
Publisher(s): Teach Yourself
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Summary
Learn to unleash your inner Rowling There is a saying that "everyone has a book in them," but not many people are able to get it out. Write a Novel, written by a published author, guides you through every step of the process. Author Stephen May takes you from first thoughts to settings, structure to submission, and finally publication. Features one-, five-, and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Offers instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Enables you to track your progress with tests in the book and online Connects you to extra online articles for a richer understanding of writing a novel
Table of Contents
1. First thoughts / 2. Generating ideas / 3. Planning / 4. Genres / 5. Research / 6. Plots / 7. Structure / 8. Character / 9. Style / 10. Dialogue / 11. Setting / 12. Action / 13. Redrafting / 14. Editing / 15. Preparing a proposal / 16. Finding a publisher and agent / 17. Working with your publisher
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