Duckworth Books Ten Things About Writing : Build Your Story, One Word At A Time

'Joanne is not only master of her craft but has the rare gift of being able to explain that craft and offer peerless advice in the clearest, no-nonsense, practical and entertaining of ways' Matt HaigAn indispensable guide to the craft of writing and business of publishing from one of our bestselling and most versatile authors. One-time teacher and bestselling novelist Joanne Harris has been advising and corresponding with aspiring writers for over six years.This collection of pithy and funny lists of advice provides both hard-won wisdom and insider industry help.All aspects of the writing process and story development are covered - as is the thorny issue of how and where to find readers.Including Workspaces, Habits, Plot and Dialogue, Joanne provides motivating, problem-solving lists from an experienced and widely respected writer. For much added value, Ten Things About Writing also takes the reader beyond the stage of finished manuscripts and editorial changes - into the territories of rights, publicity and marketing.Whether you have the urge to write crime fiction or a fantasy novel, literary short stories or blockbuster thrillers, Joanne's advice will speak to you.