52 Dates for Writers - Ride a Tandem, Assume an Alias, and 50 Other Ways to Improve Your Novel Draft
Book Details
Author(s)Claire Wingfield
PublisherOff the Press Books
ISBN / ASINB00D9NRF8U
ISBN-13978B00D9NRF81
Sales Rank1,669,992
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
'An innovative creative writing aid that will be hugely valuable to writers' – Scottish Book Trust
This essential creative writing guide will take you away from your desk, to return with new ideas, fresh insight, better writing skills, and a renewed passion for your novel. It’s suitable for both those who are seeking tried-and-tested strategies for revising a novel draft, and those who would like to improve their understanding of the writer’s craft – to learn how to write a book that truly satisfies readers – and generate a store of ideas before starting to write a novel.
Each of the 52 activities for writers to get out and do – from climbing a hill to visiting a favourite café, from sampling a new mode of transport to taking part in a hi-tech treasure hunt – is accompanied by an essay on an aspect of the writer’s craft, and practical exercises to help with writing or revising your novel.
Including examples from well-known novels, and a chapter on editing your work, '52 Dates for Writers' covers both the craft and business of writing – from how to write better dialogue and revamp your storyline, to how to write your synopsis like a pro and understand your market.
Scroll up to the ‘Look Inside’ button at the top of this page for a preview of this e-book all about how to write and edit great fiction.
Happy writing!
This essential creative writing guide will take you away from your desk, to return with new ideas, fresh insight, better writing skills, and a renewed passion for your novel. It’s suitable for both those who are seeking tried-and-tested strategies for revising a novel draft, and those who would like to improve their understanding of the writer’s craft – to learn how to write a book that truly satisfies readers – and generate a store of ideas before starting to write a novel.
Each of the 52 activities for writers to get out and do – from climbing a hill to visiting a favourite café, from sampling a new mode of transport to taking part in a hi-tech treasure hunt – is accompanied by an essay on an aspect of the writer’s craft, and practical exercises to help with writing or revising your novel.
Including examples from well-known novels, and a chapter on editing your work, '52 Dates for Writers' covers both the craft and business of writing – from how to write better dialogue and revamp your storyline, to how to write your synopsis like a pro and understand your market.
Scroll up to the ‘Look Inside’ button at the top of this page for a preview of this e-book all about how to write and edit great fiction.
Happy writing!
