How Not to Write a Novel: Confessions of a Midlist Author
Our ninth excerpt from David Armstrong's entertaining book:
This month the author turns to reading aloud:
'Reading work aloud is absolutely essential. There's something about hearing the words you've written, not merely within the confines of your imagination - in your head - but out in the air. Hearing them in this way helps you to tell whether all sorts of things are working - or not.'
What new writers need survey (see below)
Our latest survey results provide a fascinating insight into what new writers want to help them get started. More help from big publishers is a top choice.
Plus many interesting comments, such as: ‘publishing is like an impregnable mountain fortress that has to be broken into by force’
More work for writers
Kevan Manwaring's storytelling tour round the UK for his book The Long Woman shows how writers can get out there and sell their own work. Catch his tour now!
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