The Writing Book: A practical guide for fiction writers

Grenville, Kate

ISBN 10: 1742377025 / ISBN 13: 9781742377025

Published by Allen & Unwin Australia, 2011

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004226945

Synopsis:

The Writing Book doesn't just talk about how to write fiction; it takes you, step-by-step, through the process of doing it.Each chapter concentrates on one aspect of getting started, bringing characters to life, writing convincing dialogue, revising, writer's block and more.Exercises in each chapter are carefully structured so that each one builds on the one before. Examples from contemporary writing demonstrate how different writers tackle the technical aspects of their art.By working your way through this book, you'll gradually craft a piece of fiction, and develop confidence in your own fictional voice.If you'd like to write, but you're not sure how to start, The Writing Book will show you how. If you're already writing, The Writing Book will give you practical ideas for new energy and direction.

About the Author: Kate Grenville is one of Australia's best-known authors. She's published eight books of fiction and four books about the writing process. Her best-known works are the international bestseller The Secret River (shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize), The Idea of Perfection (winner of the Orange Prize), The Lieutenant and Lilian's Story. Her novels have won many awards both in Australia and the UK, several have been made into major feature films, and all have been translated into European and Asian languages.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Writing Book: A practical guide for ...
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Australia
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good