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by Katie Fforde (Foreword), Jane Wenham-Jones (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Accent Press Ltd; Reprint edition (1 May 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1905170815
  • ISBN-13: 978-1905170814
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.4 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
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Excellent. A must-have book for every budding writer --New Writing Magazine

Practical and funny... packed with information and advice for new writers. --Woman's Weekly

I wish it had been on the shelves when I started out. --Katie Fforde - bestselling author


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60 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical, practical and inspiring, 24 Jun 2007
I've just finished reading this book - literally couldn't put it down. As well as being a really good book about writing, this is also very funny. I woke my husband by snorting out loud at her descriptions of genres. I loved the fact that the book is broken in to short sections so you can dip in and out if you want to. There is also really good practical advice about how to start, how to keep going, how other writers do it. But it's not just about writing, it's also about the writing business. Much as I've dabbled for years, I've decided now to apply my posterior to the chair and get on with it but I'd never even thought about what happens once the deal is made (dear God the thought of a promotional tour - must take the advice to get fit now!). The most important thing is that it has inspired me to actually do it and keep going. I'm going to read this again along with Stephen King's 'On Writing' whenever I'm lacking inspiration or direction. Plus if Jane's fiction writing is as funny as this book, I'm off to buy her other stuff.
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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You need this book!, 1 Jul 2007
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Like many authors, the path to publication has been a long one for me. I only wish Jane's book had been around when I first started out - it would have made the whole process quicker, easier and less angst-ridden!

Wannabe a Writer is packed with information - and unlike many books in this field it's honest and up-to-date rather than vague and waffley. From getting started to getting an agent, this book will be like having an experienced, funny, helpful friend at your side. Buy it!
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30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Useful but a little smug, 13 Sep 2007
Parts of this book are very useful, such as the tips on how to keep going when lack of inspiration strikes and plot planning. Other parts are certainly amusing, although I found my attention taking a nose dive during the lengthy anecdotes in some chapters.
I also found the author's constant plugging of her novels, and even ancient newspaper articles ('you can read it at Guardian Unlimited')annoying and she and her publishing cronies came across rather smug. I was particularly interested in reading the memoirs section, only to find I shouldn't bother writing this kind of book as my life is likely to have been inconsequential (please don't tell my publisher!). On balance I would recommend, but perhaps to read bits of, not cover to cover.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Unhappy
Frankly a rather shoddy book, full of forced humour and very uninspired ideas.
Many many (far too many!) references to the author's own work. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Chantal

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says on the tin!
Since reading Wannabe a Writer? I have not only finally finished a novel (after a number of failed attempts in the past) but I have found an agent! Read more
Published 7 days ago by Ken Street

1.0 out of 5 stars Wish I could be more positive, but honesty is the best policy

Please yourselves, but if it is serious writing manual you are after, this is not it.

Published 9 days ago by Charles Pooter

2.0 out of 5 stars Self -congratulatory
I came across this in a charity shop. Fortunately I did not spend much on it.
So if I do not want to be distracted, I put the kids in front of the TV? Read more
Published 19 days ago by Wizteria

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!

As a new writer I purchased this book after reading the other excellent reviews on Amazon and I love it! It is light and funny yet gives some really good tips. Read more
Published 22 days ago by C D Grogan

5.0 out of 5 stars A well written and researched 'how to' book as entertaining as a novel
From reading this book I feel as if I really know Jane Wenham-Jones. Not only her voice but her personality came through loud and clear. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marilyn J. Baker

3.0 out of 5 stars fun read but too disorganized and self-centered
I have some experience with writing and have edited a non-fiction book myself, but had no experience with writing novels, so I bought this book just to see... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Cath MHT

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview on everything to do with writing
First of all, I'll come clean: I'm quoted several times in this book. But that isn't the only reason it gets 5 stars and I recommend it to my creative writing students. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sarah Duncan

1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid
It is my sincere opinion that Jane-Wenham Jones' book "Wannabe a Writer" is thinly written and not a patch on other books such asOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft and Your Writing... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Alex DeLarge

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!
I absolutely loved this book. Great fun to read, and packed with useful writing tips. Have recommended it to other members of my writers' workshop, three have read it so far and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Minskip

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