The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing
Title | The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing PDF eBook |
Author | Michelle Spring |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 301 |
Release | 2012-10-25 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1408166151 |
The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing is an essential guide to writing in these exciting genres. Part 1 explores the nature and history of the genre and helps you get started with ideas, planning and research. Part 2 includes tips by bestselling crime writers: Mark Billingham, S. J. Bolton, Alafair Burke, Lee Child, N. J. Cooper, Meg Gardiner, Tess Gerritsen, Sophie Hannah, Jim Kelly, Laura Lippman, Gayle Lynds, Alex McBride, Val McDermid, Dreda Say Mitchell, Sara Paretsky, Jill Paton Walsh, George Pelecanos, Ian Rankin, Peter Robinson, S. J. Rozan, Guy Saville, Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, Dana Stabenow, Andrew Taylor, Charles Todd and Laura Wilson. Part 3 contains practical advice--from shaping plots and exploring your characters to the meaning of writer's block, the power of the rewrite, and how to find an agent when your novel is complete.
The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing
Title | The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing PDF eBook |
Author | Michelle Spring |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2012-10-25 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 140816616X |
This is the second book in the Arvon series of books on writing. Written by two distinguished writers in the field, Michelle Spring and Laurie R. King, the book reveals, with riveting honesty, why and how authors are drawn to write about crime. The book also features fascinating insights from twenty-six top crime-writing guests. The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing is a detailed, practical guide to writing every kind of crime story, from classic whodunits to fast-paced thrillers. The book's objective is to bring together some of the lessons and insights that the authors and contributors have learned over their careers, to help the readers to free their creative minds, while also studying the solid technique behind writing in this genre. The Arvon Book of Crime Writing captures the essence of Arvon teaching into a practical handbook for writers, packed with tips and advice from leading novelists as well reflections on the genre itself and practical instruction on great storytelling. The Arvon Foundation runs professional writing courses by published writers and provides expert tuition and creative support. Contributors from leading crime writers include: Lee Child, P.D James, and Ian Rankin. The Arvon Book of Crime Writing is divided into three sections: Part 1 - Essays on critical issues in the genre, Part 2: Guest Writers - 25 contributors offering advice and tips Part 3: How To Write Crime.
Crime and Thriller Writing
Title | Crime and Thriller Writing PDF eBook |
Author | Michelle Spring |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 2013-09-12 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1472523938 |
Including advice from bestselling writers, this is a complete guide to writing crime novels, from research and planning to getting published.
The Times Index
Title | The Times Index PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1552 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Indexes |
ISBN |
Indexes the Times and its supplements.
Waterstone's Guide to Books
Title | Waterstone's Guide to Books PDF eBook |
Author | Waterstone & Co |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1760 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Best books |
ISBN | 9780951258989 |
The Fiction Magazine
Title | The Fiction Magazine PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 586 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | English fiction |
ISBN |
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Title | Punch PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Lemon |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1018 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre | English wit and humor |
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