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Ten things about writing, Joanne Harris

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Ten things about writing, Joanne Harris
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Ten things about writing
Responsibility statement
Joanne Harris
Summary
One-time teacher and bestselling novelist Joanne Harris has been advising and corresponding with aspirational writers for over six years. This collection of pithy and funny lists of advice provides both hard-won wisdom and insider industry help. All aspects of the writing process and story development are covered - as is the thorny issue of how and where to find readers. From Workspaces and Habits to Plot and Dialogue, these are motivating, problem-solving lists from an experienced and widely respected writer. Uniquely, Ten Things About Writing also takes the reader beyond the stage of finished manuscripts and editorial changes - into the territories of rights, publicity and marketing. Whether you have the urge to write crime fiction or a fantasy novel, literary short stories or blockbuster thrillers Joanne's lists will speak to you
Table Of Contents
Introduction -- Where do I start? -- What makes a story? -- Shall we dance? -- Characterization -- Detailing -- The first draft -- Who makes a book? -- Why am I doing this, again? -- Publication and beyond -- Welcome to the dark side -- Afterword
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