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Paperback: 386 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (26 Jun 2009)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0470742917
ISBN-13: 978-0470742914
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.6 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 63,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Do you have an idea that you’re burning to get down on paper? Do you want to document your travels to far–flung places, or write a few stanzas of poetry? Whether you dream of being a novelist, a travel writer, a poet, a playwright or a columnist, Creative Writing For Dummies shows you how to unlock your creativity and choose the genre of writing that suits you best. Walking you through characterisation, setting, dialogue and plot, as well as giving expert insights into both fiction and non–fiction, it’s the ideal launching pad to the world of creative writing.

Creative Writing For Dummies covers:

Part I: Getting started

Chapter 1: Can Everyone Write?
Chapter 2: Getting into the Write Mind
Chapter 3: Finding the Material to work with

Part II: The Elements of Creative Writing

Chapter 4: Creating Characters
Chapter 5: Discovering Dialogue
Chapter 6: Who is telling the story?
Chapter 7: Creating your own world
Chapter 8: Plotting your way
Chapter 9: Creating a Structure
Chapter 10: Rewriting and editing

Part III: Different Kinds of Fiction Writing

Chapter 11: Short stories
Chapter 12: Novels
Chapter 13: Writing for children
Chapter 14: Plays
Chapter 15: Screenplays
Chapter 16: Poetry

Part IV: Different kinds of Non–fiction writing

Chapter 17: Breaking into journalism – Writing articles/ magazine writing
Chapter 18: Writing from life and autobiography
Chapter 19: Embroidering the facts: Narrative non–fiction
Chapter 20: Exploring the world from your armchair – Travel writing
Chapter 21: Blogging – the new big thing

Part V: Finding an audience

Chapter 22: Finding editors/ publishers/ agents
Chapter 23: Becoming a professional

Part VI: Part of Tens

Chapter 24: Ten top tips for writers
Chapter 25: Ten ways to get noticed

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Develop the writing know–how that will keep your readers hooked

Do you have an idea for a novel (or a poem, or an article, or a play) that you′d love to finally get down on paper? Whatever your aim, inside you′ll find the advice and support to get you started and keep you going. From preparing a writing work–space to marshalling your material into both fiction and non–fiction genres, Creative Writing For Dummies has everything you need to help you unlock your creativity and make your writing sparkle.

So, you want to be a writer – pick and choose between genres, gather the materials you need and develop the right routines
He said what? When? – discover how to fit character, voice, dialogue and plot together
Telling tales – differentiate between novels, novellas and short stories, write plays for the stage or screen, wax lyrical in poetry or dip into children′s writing
Matters of fact – blog about anything and everything, break into journalism, and let life stories, narrative non–fiction and travel writing leap off the page
From pastime to profession – crack the world of publishing and go professional with your hobby

"Learn from one of the best editors and teachers in the business. She pushed my writing to award–winning status."
–Dreda Say Mitchell, author of Running Hot, winner of the CWA John Creasey Dagger Award in 2005.

Open the book and find:

Exactly where your writing talents lie
Why you need to be a good reader to become a good writer
What turns words on a page into sparkling conversation
Ways to weave character, plot and structure together
All the different sub–genres of novel–writing – from thrillers to chick–lit
The secrets of successful blogging
Editing tips that all writers can benefit from
The inner workings of agencies and publishing houses

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Absolutely brilliant! 24 Aug 2009

By Dr. R. I. Button

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I have several books on creative writing. Save yourself a lot of money, just buy this one. It reduces the essentials to simple lists which are logically arrived at. It expresses in clear logical ways just what you are doing,as well as giving exercises which are educational rather than just time consuming. Follow the advice in this book and you just can't go wrong. It can't write for you, and it would not want to as it always stresses the individuality of the author, but if you can't write after reading this you probably should give up. I wanted help in all sections of novel writing and I got my money's worth,. There is no area that is not covered. We should all be grateful to Maggie Hamand , she has written the definitive work for neophytes

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

Creative Writing for Dummies 18 Dec 2009

By J. Aslett

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I have been looking at courses on Creative Writing, but all too expensive at this time in my life, so went for this book. It is excellent, it gives you motivation right from the first page, there are ideas, tips, and excercises. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Creative Writing as a starting point. You can treat it as a Course if you work your way through the book..... that is how I am using the book.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

Makes learning fun 13 Oct 2009

By Scarlett O'Koustas

I am learing so much about the different kinds of writing and the exercises are challenging and help me to look at things in different ways. This book is very much in keeping with the "For Dummies" principle of keeping things simple and fun. It has also helped to change the way I read books - giving me more insight and apppreciation for various skills and tactics the authors use. There are many sections that I will probably never use, as I cannot see myself trying to write a play or poem, but it is still interesting reading. And you never know ..... I am in the very early stages of creative writing and the book really encourages me to continue pursuing this interest.