Writing a Novel
| AUTHOR | Aitken, Rosemary |
| PUBLISHER | Crowood Press (UK) (08/01/2003) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Writing a Novel offers both a practical guide for budding writers and a source of alternative approaches for the more experienced novelist. Rosemary Aitken introduces the concept of the reader contract--what the writer must undertake in order to satisfy the reader. Topics covered include getting started, knowing your strengths, understanding your imaginative style, and creating a setting for your novel. It covers creating believable and consistent characters, both major and minor, and how to use dialogue to give information and show personality. Creating and sustaining plots and sub-plots, planning the chapters, and controlling the style and pace of the narrative is also covered. Also included is how to deal with publishers and agents.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781861266088
ISBN-10:
1861266081
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
111
Carton Quantity:
35
Product Dimensions:
6.54 x 0.36 x 9.08 inches
Weight:
0.43 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Reference | General
Reference | Theater - General
Reference | Writing - Authorship
Dewey Decimal:
808.3
Library of Congress Control Number:
PN3365
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Writing a Novel offers both a practical guide for budding writers and a source of alternative approaches for the more experienced novelist. Rosemary Aitken introduces the concept of the reader contract--what the writer must undertake in order to satisfy the reader. Topics covered include getting started, knowing your strengths, understanding your imaginative style, and creating a setting for your novel. It covers creating believable and consistent characters, both major and minor, and how to use dialogue to give information and show personality. Creating and sustaining plots and sub-plots, planning the chapters, and controlling the style and pace of the narrative is also covered. Also included is how to deal with publishers and agents.
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