Masterclasses in Creative Writing - Inspirational instruction and exercises for writers of fiction

What often holds aspiring writers back is the lack of confidence to get started. How do I structure my story? How do I bring my characters to life and make them believable? How do I write convincing dialogue? In this dip-into book a professional, award-winning writer and lecturer on creative writing has developed a collection of revealing and highly accessible masterclasses that will inform and encourage creative writers. The book is arranged in easy-to-find subjects and includes mini tutorials, examples, top tips, and summaries of learning points in · Developing all your writing skills · Keeping the reader involved · Creating great characters · Writing natural dialogue · Using viewpoint effectively · Enjoying the process of writing The lessons are designed to increase your skills, add to your knowledge, and help you fulfil your creative potential.

About the author

BARBARA DYNES has been a professional writer for over thirty years and has had hundreds of short stories and articles published by magazines. She is currently a columnist in Writers' Forum magazine and has worked as a creative writing tutor and lecturer in the subject for many years. She lives in Poole, Dorset.

Summary

Exercises and masterclasses - plus excerpts and quotations from well known authors - that will improve your confidence and writing abilities.

Product details

• Authors: Barbara Dynes
• Publisher: Robinson Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.04.2014
• EAN: 9781845285111
• ISBN: 978-1-84528-511-1
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 196 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Literature: general, reference works