How-to Books for Writers

According to a recent study of writers, 97 out of 100 stories are languishing in drawers and on hard drives. Write a Collection of Short Stories in a Year will ensure that your stories are NOT among them!This book will support you from the first to the last word of each one of your stories, whilst nurturing your talent as a writer.You will start by exploring the kind of writer you already are and then you'll be supported to step out of your writerly comfort zone to try your hand at a total of ten different story genres.The path you'll go on ensures you won't just wander, you'll know exactly where you're going.You may also find the separately available companion workbook useful.Here's some of what Write a Collection of Short Stories in a Year includes:You will write in the following genres:Flash fiction, supernatural, romance, science fiction, crime, children's, young adult, fantasy, historical and comedy.You'll be supported to plan, draft, and then edit, resulting in ten completed short stories.You will gain new tools for your writer's toolbox:Improving vocabulary, 'show, don't tell,' dialogue, characterisation, atmosphere, tension, pace, obstacles all writers face, defining your 'USP,' plotting and planning.You will consider the professional side of being a writer:Editing, presentation, outlets and options for publication, networking and promoting yourself as a writer.Submission advice is included so you can choose whether to market directly to your readers using the indie publishing option or whether to go down the traditional route and submit to publishers, anthologies and competitions.Happy Writing!

According to a recent study of writers, 97 out of 100 potential books are languishing in drawers and on hard drives.Write a Collection of Poetry in a Year will ensure that your collection of poems is NOT one of them!This book will support you from the first to the last word of each of your poems, whilst nurturing your talent as a poet.You will start by exploring the experiences you can bring to your writing, and then you will investigate a variety of poetic forms and respond to lots of different inspirations as you produce your own collection.The path this book will take you on ensures you won't just wander, you'll know exactly where you're going.You may also find the separately available companion workbook useful.Here's some of what Write a Collection of Poetry in a Year includes: Deciding on a theme and gathering material.Developing poetry skills such as pace, vocabulary, rhythm and imagery.Looking at other poets and theories concerning form, structure and content.Drafting your poems in several different forms using a variety of inspiration.Editing, presentation, outlets for poetry and publication.Living, networking and promotion as a poet. Happy Writing!

According to a recent study of writers, 97 out of 100 stories are languishing in drawers and on hard drives. This book will ensure that your story is NOT one of them!This course will support you from the first to the last word of your book, whilst nurturing your talent as a writer.You will start by deciding whether you want to write your autobiography, (your life so far in its entirety,) or a memoir, (a slice of your life.)Next you will explore the reasons you want to write your story, the experiences and commitment you will bring to it, and then the book will support you every step of the way from generating those memories to completing your story.You will be writing one to two pages a day (250-500 words) and will complete your first draft within one year.Happy Writing!

According to a recent study of writers, 97 out of 100 stories are languishing in drawers and on hard drives.Write a Novel in a Year will ensure that your story is NOT one of them!This book will support you from the first to the last word of your novel, whilst nurturing your talent as a writer.You will start by exploring the reasons you want to write a novel, the experiences and commitment you can bring to your writing, and then you'll be supported every step of the way from idea to book.The path you'll take ensures you won't just wander, you'll know exactly where you're going. You may also find the separately available companion workbook useful.Here's some of what Write a Novel in a Year includes:Deciding on a genre and themeResearchGetting to know your charactersBringing your settings to lifePlotting the storyGetting started – your novel's openingWriting great dialogue'Show, don't tell'Story pacingStructuring your novelCreating intrigue and tensionWriting with your audience in mindEditing your workHow to present your novelOutlets for publicationNetworking with publishers and other writersPromoting yourself as an authorYou will be writing one to two pages a day (250-500 words) and will complete your first draft within one year.Happy Writing!