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This is a must-have book for any new writer and a welcome addition to the library of established writers who are hoping to 'up their game'. Have you ever wondered why your short stories are rejected? What is the secret of selling your work? How do you make sure your characters are memorable, your plots realistic and your twists both satisfying and unpredictable? Della Galton answers these and many more questions using a format that will already be familiar to writers: What? Why? When? How? Where? and, Who?
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Della Galton has been selling short stories for twenty years. She sells between 90 and 100 short stories a year to markets in the UK and abroad. She also teaches creative writing and is a popular speaker at writers' conferences across the UK. Dozens of her students have achieved success in the very competitive field of magazine fiction.Della is also the author of two published novels, Passing Shadows and Helter Skelter.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I find Della Galton's book a very useful and highly informative read. It's well-presented and easy to dip into. Her advice is not only about the 'creative and literary' aspects of writing short stories for magazines but also covers practical items e.g.tax and keeping track of your stories.
I also like the fact that she includes advice and tips from other professional writers, who like Della, are well-known and experienced in their field.
I would definitely recommend this book, both to complete novices and to those like myself, who are already a little way along 'the write road'.
Susan Haniford
I also like the fact that she includes advice and tips from other professional writers, who like Della, are well-known and experienced in their field.
I would definitely recommend this book, both to complete novices and to those like myself, who are already a little way along 'the write road'.
Susan Haniford
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book because it covers all aspects of short story writing and gave me comprehensive advice on pitching and selling my stories. As I read the section on why most stories are rejected I realised that I'd made many of the same mistakes. Now I'm inspired to tackle this market again!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Della Galton's book on writing short stories is extremely helpful, easy to read but above all fun. I know that sounds very cliched but I really enjoyed reading it. It took me two days to read it from cover to cover and it was exactly what I wanted.
No great big long technical chapters on plotting and character but just bite size pieces of helpful advice that will hopefully steer me in the right direction. It is because of this simplified style that I was able to whizz through it so quickly and I marked many of the pages so I can come back to the most helpful parts.
But don't get me wrong, it is not a lightweight book that just skims over the issues. There is a lot of information in there but it is structured in such a way that it never becomes tedious and you never get that familiar "well I must plod on - I have paid for it after all" feeling.
I buy various guide/help books on different subjects (the most recent being an 'improve your handwriting' book as mine is awful) but I don't think I have ever actually made it to the end of one - let alone in two days.
Highly recommended and a wonderful introduction to writing short stories.
No great big long technical chapters on plotting and character but just bite size pieces of helpful advice that will hopefully steer me in the right direction. It is because of this simplified style that I was able to whizz through it so quickly and I marked many of the pages so I can come back to the most helpful parts.
But don't get me wrong, it is not a lightweight book that just skims over the issues. There is a lot of information in there but it is structured in such a way that it never becomes tedious and you never get that familiar "well I must plod on - I have paid for it after all" feeling.
I buy various guide/help books on different subjects (the most recent being an 'improve your handwriting' book as mine is awful) but I don't think I have ever actually made it to the end of one - let alone in two days.
Highly recommended and a wonderful introduction to writing short stories.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
For first time writers only
A book that offers very little to stimulate and teach more experienced writers.
However, it is probably good for novice writers - but don't expect any groundbreaking or... Read more
However, it is probably good for novice writers - but don't expect any groundbreaking or... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jon Margetts
What a fab book!!!!!!!!!!
I've been writing short stories on and off for a few years now and bought this book cos I'd heard Della was good and I really want to get better at writing short stories now. Read more
Published 17 months ago by spabbygirl
23rd November 2010 No.2
This book is excellent, some of the stuff I knew already but, the Chapter on where to get my stuff published is going to be very useful.
Published 18 months ago by Keith Hollobone
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This book was recommended to me by a friend - and she still is, which must say something! It's a very worthwhile book to have if you are a budding writer, or indeed just write for... Read more
Published 19 months ago by P. Astle
Kindle Edition is poorly produced
The book itself is a good read, and has many positive reviews so I won't go into the actual content. I was annoyed by the shoddy production of the Kindle edition however. Read more
Published 21 months ago by The Overthinker
An quick easy guide
You could read the chapters in this book in any order that you require, it is an easy read, I read it in one sitting. Read more
Published 22 months ago by sammylou
Very Useful Little Book
Very useful book with helpful exercises. Well structured throughout with a well planned index. The book is small enough to flick through but is still a good size with a wealth... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Mrs. J. Hutt
A must for all aspiring writers
Like many others I have always felt that I could write a novel, or at least a short story.
How to write and sell short stories, by Della Galton, covers all you need to know to... Read more
How to write and sell short stories, by Della Galton, covers all you need to know to... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2010 by K. Clayton
You can't argue with success
I was very surprised to read Mavish Khan's scathing review. Ignore her. This was a great little book and well worth the money. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Gemma Carter
don't buy
don't bother buying this. She'll give you a little bit of advice then fill up the rest of the chapter with waffle. It won't teach you anything. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by mavish khan
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