The Beginner's Guide to
Writing a Novel
New revised and updated FOURTH edition
How to prepare your first book for publication
By Marina Oliver
With a Foreword by Diane Pearson, novelist, editor, and previous President of the Romantic Novelists' Association.
Available from Amazon, Waterstones
This book is designed to help you put your novel on the page in the way that will
give you the best chance of selling it to a publisher. It's not easy.
It can be hard work and often disappointing, and luck plays a critical
part, but it is possible. With persistence, knowledge of the world of
publishing and belief in yourself, you can succeed. The rewards -
seeing your book on public display or in the hands of a reader – and
the delight in achievement, make all the effort worthwhile.
This book will show you the practical steps to be taken in order to reap those rewards. It deals specifically with:-
- Getting started
- Finding the right story
- Setting the scene
- Creating the right characters
- Working with other writers
- Submitting work
- Getting to grips with the publishing process
Reviews
'I would recommend this book for many reasons, but most of all because it helps you to write!' – Amazon reviewer
'...packed full of short and pithy tips, taking on board quotes from editors and agents. There isn't one piece of advice, one tip or suggestion for further reading that isn't full of practical common-sense' – Writer's Bulletin
'Now in its third edition, Marina Oliver's book has become a classic of its kind. It is the complete how-to book for beginner novelists...' – Richard Bell, Writing Magazine
...contains many useful nuts and bolts as well as the more esoteric stuff, and much to inspire... – Brenda Ray, Writers' Bulletin
'...this definitive guide to getting published....tells you everything from how to write to submitting work and getting published.' – Active Life
- How To Books 4th Edition 2006
- ISBN 1845280911
- © 2006 Marina Oliver
