Product Description: There is a saying that 'everyone has a book in them.' But not many people are able to get it out. This practical and inspiring guide will help guide you through every step of the process, including:* First thoughts - Why do you want to write, and how can you do it?* Genres - Understanding the conventions of writing* Generating ideas - Find a concept that makes your book stand out* Structure - Create a compelling story arc* Character - What you need to bring your characters to life* Dialogue - How to write snappy and suitable direct speech* Setting - Understand the role of place and time* Drafting - How to get your work on the page, chapter after chapter* Redrafting - How to assess your writing (or get it assessed) and improve it* Submission - Agents, publishers, and how to approach them* Publication - Working with your publisher to make your book a succes...read more

A guide to writing a novel.

Examines the process of writing; explores such features of a novel as plot, character, motivation, and dialogue; and offers advice on marketing the completed work