- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd; First Edition edition (13 Mar 1986)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0709026331
- ISBN-13: 978-0709026334
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,495,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm fond of this book. Now fond isn't a word I often use about writing books, but for this one I will. The reason being that many years ago when I was in my early twenties my mother bought it for me for Christmas. Even if it wasn't a good book it would hold sentimental value for me for that reason.
But it is a good book. For years this book went everywhere I might have occassion to write with me. It covers everything from planning to writing to grammar on the one hand and everything from non-fiction to short stories to novels and screenplays on the other. It's a good general primer, and one of those books that should probably be on every writer's bookshelf. The fact it was first published in 1986 but is still in print in 2009 is testament to its strength, however it also dates it a bit at times. For example in the section on preparing a typescript he talks about using a fresh typewriter ribbon, not a problem that comes up much in the 21st Century. Still that's a minor matter and the rest of his advice is as sage today as it was in the 1980s.
But it is a good book. For years this book went everywhere I might have occassion to write with me. It covers everything from planning to writing to grammar on the one hand and everything from non-fiction to short stories to novels and screenplays on the other. It's a good general primer, and one of those books that should probably be on every writer's bookshelf. The fact it was first published in 1986 but is still in print in 2009 is testament to its strength, however it also dates it a bit at times. For example in the section on preparing a typescript he talks about using a fresh typewriter ribbon, not a problem that comes up much in the 21st Century. Still that's a minor matter and the rest of his advice is as sage today as it was in the 1980s.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a must for any would be Author. It takes you through the various elements of writing, explaining them all in a clear concise way. Easy reading, you won't want to put it down!
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A fantastic book, all the encouragement you need to set out on that writing project, short story or novel etc( that you have been planning, but never manage to really get going with). I would recommend this book, because of the manner in which it is written. The writer personalises the book, and made me feel special(yes special). I really could not put it down, due to the sheer delight it gave me.I am a student, studying English and French A levels and have found this book to be emmensly valuble and enjoyable- definately not one to miss!!
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Masterpiece !
A fantastic book, all the encouragement you need to set out on that writing project, short story or novel etc( that you have been planning, but never manage to really get going... Read more
Published on 20 July 2002 by "janeregan2"
A gr8 help, every budding author should read this!
This book is great! It should be compulsory reading for evey budding author. I'm a budding author and it really opened my eyes to everything I was doing wrong. Thanx Michael! Read more
Published on 21 April 2001
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