Clison & Busby have relaunched their Writer's Guides series of over 35
titles, with one book from a bestselling author and four other reissues.
The series spans three books on writing fiction, one focusing on crime-writing
and one on writing about yourself. All are practically-focused and will
help writers improve their work.
How to Write a Blockbuster by Sarah Harrison
The bestselling author of The Flowers of the Field, her first big
book, and The Dreaming Stones shows you how to make a million by
hitting the bestseller lists. You need to think big, in terms creating of
a great scheme to unfold before the reader, extending the size of your canvas
and handling emotion. You should plan character development and write sex
scenes you feel confident about.
Packed with the author's own anecdotes, How to Write a Blockbuster is
lively, entertaining and essential reading for any writer who aspires to reach
the bestseller lists.
How to Plot Your Novel by Jean Saunders
Jean Saunders also draws on her experience as the author of over 80 novels
and 600 short stories to show you how it's done. Her tips include
encouraging novelists to write visually and think logically, not giving your
whole plot away all at once and making sure you have good characters.
The Craft of Novel Writing by Dianne Doubtfire
Inspiring the novice to write, this is a practical guide to the craft of
writing which shows you how to transform your passion into a publishable novel.
'An excellent and commonsensical book' Cosmopolitan
The Crime Writer's Handbook by Douglas Wynn
Subtitled '65 Ways to Kill Your Victim in Print', this essential reference
explains what the victim and murder scene will look like and what clues give the
game away. A grisly subject, but a must-read for any writer planning a
murder!
How to Write about Yourself by Alison Chisholm and Brenda Courtie
An easy-to-follow guide to how to tackle your autobiography, an account of
your travels or even just a small anecdote, which will also help with getting it
published. The authors are both published writers who have published their own
autobiographical material. They think that if you enjoy your writing, the
reader will do so too.
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To order:
How to write a blockbuster
How to write about yourself
How to plot your novel
The craft of novel writing
The
Crime Writer's Handbook
The Craft of Novel Writing