Creative Writing For Dummies

Develop the writing know-how that will keep your readers hookedDo you have an idea for a novel (or a poem, or an article, or a play) that you'd love to finally get down on paper? Whatever your aim, inside you'll find the advice and support to get you started and keep you going. From preparing a writing work-space to marshalling your material into both fiction and non-fiction genres, Creative Writing For Dummies has everything you need to help you unlock your creativity and make your writing sparkle.* So, you want to be a writer - pick and choose between genres, gather the materials you need and develop the right routines* He said what? When? - discover how to fit character, voice, dialogue and plot together* Telling tales - differentiate between novels, novellas and short stories, write plays for the stage or screen, wax lyrical in poetry or dip into children's writing* Matters of fact - blog about anything and everything, break into journalism, and let life stories, narrative non-fiction and travel writing leap off the page* From pastime to profession - crack the world of publishing and go professional with your hobbyLearn from one of the best editors and teachers in the business. She pushed my writing to award-winning status.-Dreda Say Mitchell, author of Running Hot, winner of the CWA John Creasey Dagger Award in 2005.Open the book and find:* Exactly where your writing talents lie* Why you need to be a good reader to become a good writer* What turns words on a page into sparkling conversation* Ways to weave character, plot and structure together* All the different sub-genres of novel-writing - from thrillers to chick-lit* The secrets of successful blogging* Editing tips that all writers can benefit from* The inner workings of agencies and publishing houses