Now with a sharp new cover, Teach Yourself Writing a Novel helps readers follow the paths of Austin and Hemingway. The author takes them step-by-step through the writing process, from the germination of an idea to the actual writing, and from finding an agent to contacting publishers. Also includes exercises to help develop the reader's own writing skills and tips to relieve writer's block.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Most useful writing book I've read so far:
Like most writers, I have read many a writing book and they all start to sound the same after awhile. The thing I love about this one is that Watts seems to take all the useful things in the other books and put them into one. I often feel like I'm sifting through books and gleaning only a few useful ideas and writing them down in my notebook. With this book I find myself taking notes constantly. If you're looking to spend more time writing and less time reading about writing, I highly recommend this book.
This Book Packs a Punch!:
This is the book I keep with me at all times. I simple love it, because it is small, yet has a wealth of information. How to write, the 8 point arc, ideas and how to start and finish your novel is some of the information you'll find in this volume.
Worth the read:
This how-to book has plenty of practical tips, food for thought as well as helpful warnings of common mistakes to avoid. The reading is brisk, due to smartly-organized mini chapters throughout. Housekeeping note: of three how-to books on novel writing I've so far read, I was surprised that there were numerous spelling mistakes or misplaced words in Watts' book (and I'm not referring to mere British vs. American word spelling variations). For a book on the art of writing, one would expect -- or at least... more info
Personal Tuition on Tap:
Nigel Watts has an ideal "voice" to pass on his secrets of the trade - the messages come across plain and clear as though he is sitting alongside coaching you. A must for anyone keen to become a novelist, written by a master teacher of creative writing and couched in plain english. Use of excellent examples throughout; all important points clarified; so no excuse for not moving up a gear in your own writing.
John Watts - freelance journalist - Hampshire UK
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