(Paperback)

In this absorbing volume, David Lodge turns his incisive critical skills onto his own profession, salutes the great writers who have influenced his work, wonders about the motives of biographers, ponders the merits of creative writing courses, pulls the rug from under certain theoretical critics and throws open the curtains on his own workshop.

(Paperback)

A completely original guide to the screenwriter's art - as only the writer of Blade Runner could conceive it.

So instead of politely nodding along next time you make an acquaintance at a housewarming party in Brooklyn, you can roll up your sleeves and get to work schooling them in character arcs and the experimental form of your next great American novel.

(Hardback)

Brings together both classic and less well-known essays by major writers, past and present, on the vocation and craft of writing.

(Hardback)

Clever, funny and captivating The Writing School is a memoir told by way of a fictionalised account of the author's time teaching a residential writing course deep in the British countryside. A highly original book about writing, writers and what drives us to want to put lives into words.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Clever, funny and captivating The Writing School is a memoir told by way of a fictionalised account of the author's time teaching a residential writing course deep in the British countryside. A highly original book about writing, writers and what drives us to want to put lives into words.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Multiple award-winner Roger Rosenblatt has received glowing critical acclaim for his exceptional literary worksfrom the hilarious novels Lapham Rising and Beet to his poignant, heartbreaking, ultimately inspiring memoir Making Toast.

(Paperback, Second Edition)

(Paperback)

This workbook will have you brainstorming ideas, developing them into fully fleshed-out stories and performing your stories aloud in no time!

(Paperback)

A book of wise, witty advice for budding writers from literary lioness and creative writing tutor, Fay Weldon.

(Hardback)

A book of wise, witty advice for budding writers from literary lioness and creative writing tutor, Fay Weldon.

(Paperback, Main)

Aly is struggling with all the pressures of being a teenager: family, school, friends and her own insecurities. Then she discovers wonder. Land - a mysterious online world where, perhaps, she can create a whole new life. The web becomes her looking - glass - but will Aly see who she really is

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

IMPROVE YOUR WRITING BY CHANGING THE WAY YOU DO IT.

This book will show you how to sculpt a novel in 10 minute bursts, managing your time effectively and following practical exercises that will help you create something beautiful and rewarding - even if you 'have no spare time'.

(Paperback)

An inspiring template for any would-be author of fiction from one of the most successful writers of crime fiction in the world

(Paperback)

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING BELIEVABLE AND AUTHENTIC DIALOGUE, CONVERSATION AND SPEECH IN YOUR CREATIVE WRITING.

This smart and comprehensive creative writing guide uses practical tips, exercises and expert advice to show you how to w,rite superb dialogue that will help your book stand out from the crowd.

(Paperback)

Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink shows you how to tackle the challenges of memoir writing and put your life on the page.

(Paperback)

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND WRITING POETRY.

Write Poetry - and Get it Published is a new edition of a long-standing and popular guide which offers you plenty of advice and ideas for inspiration as well as practical support for all aspects of the poetry writing and publication process.

(Paperback)

Find inspiration and get started in the 'habit' of writing by sharing your life story, one of the greatest gifts you can give your family.

(Paperback)

Suitable for freelancers writers, this title offers practical advice - to help them work more efficiently and make more money for their work - that falls into five basic areas: marketing; efficiency; management; relationships; and, balance.

(Paperback)

Spins the romantic tradition of keeping a travel journal into a modern adventure in creativity and awareness. This book introduces the travel journal as an instrument to help you observe and remember your travels in a more dynamic way by teaching you to keep an active record - and by convincing you, first and foremost, to write stuff down.