Writers' & Artists' Guide to How to Write: How to plan, structure and write your novel

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William Ryan

Writers' & Artists' Guide to How to Write

How to plan, structure and write your novel

William Ryan

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Bloomsbury Yearbooks
03 August 2021

Language: reference & general; Creative writing & creative writing guides

Series: Writers' and Artists'

Learn the craft of effective storytelling with the Writers' & Artists' Guide to How to Write. Novelist William Ryan introduces the techniques needed to construct, craft and draft a novel. He provides tried-and-tested examples and details on what to consider when writing for any audience, across any genre. Each chapter tackles a key aspect of the writing process, including how to: structure a novel, develop central and subsidiary characters, create atmosphere and tension, write punchy dialogue and pacey scenes. This is the perfect guide for any writer looking for clear and informed advice on getting their ideas on to the page from the bestselling and trusted creative writing brand.

By: William Ryan
Imprint: Bloomsbury Yearbooks
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9781472978745
ISBN 10: 1472978749
Series: Writers' and Artists'
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which tackles a key aspect of the writing process: 1. Getting started 2. The basics 3. Research, atmosphere and setting 4. Central characters 5. Subsidiary characters 6. Plot 7. Writing scenes 8. Dialogue 9. You've finished your novel: what do you do now?

William Ryan is the author of five novels, including the Captain Korolev series which have been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the The Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. His latest book is A House of Ghosts (2018). William is the lead tutor on the Writers & Artists 'Your Novel' writing course.

Reviews for Writers' & Artists' Guide to How to Write: How to plan, structure and write your novel

For anyone who's ever had a hankering to write a novel, William Ryan has brought you the perfect guide. Including key advice on aspects of the writing process, developing characters and even how to write a great covering letter once you've finished, this special tome has it all covered. * Woman's Own magazine *