The Jane Austen Writers' Club: Inspiration and Advice from the Worlds Best-loved Novelist

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A delightful and informative guide to writing like Jane Austen, written by the five-times-great niece of Austen herself Jane Austen is one of the most beloved writers in the English literary canon. Her novels changed the landscape of fiction forever, and her writing remains as fresh, entertaining and witty as the day her books were first published. Bursting with useful exercises, beautiful illustrations and enlightening quotations from the classic authors novels and letters and written by none other than Austens five-times-great-niece this book will teach you her methods, tips and tricks, from techniques of plotting and characterisation through to dialogue and suspense. Whether youre a creative writing enthusiast looking to publish your first novel, a teacher searching for further inspiration for students, or fan seeking insight into Austens daily rituals, this is an essential companion, guaranteed to satisfy, inform and delight. Winning and beguiling ... Smith shares Jane Austens clarity and gentle irony Independent

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Winning and beguiling ... Smith shares Jane Austens clarity and gentle irony * Independent *
Shes the perfect English miniaturist * Barbara Trapido *
Shes wise, sharp, funny and touching ... A class act * Mavis Cheek *
Charming, funny, witty and romantic * Esther Freud *

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Rebecca Smith teaches creative writing at the University of Southampton. She is the author of three novels, The Bluebird Caf, Happy Birthday and All That and A Bit of Earth, as well as a work of non-fiction, Jane Austens Guide to Modern Lifes Dilemmas. Her first novel for children, Shadow Eyes, was shortlisted for the 2012 Kelpies Prize. From 200910 she was the Writer in Residence at Jane Austens House Museum in Chawton. She lives in Hampshire. @RMSmithAuthor