Ten Things about Writing - Joanne Harris

By Joanne Harris

Release Date: 2020-09-05

Genre: Self-Improvement

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An indispensable guide to the craft of writing and business of publishing from the bestselling author of the Chocolat, Gentlemen & Players series. 
     Joanne Harris has been advising and corresponding with aspirational writers for over six years. This collection of pithy and funny lists of advice provides both hard-won wisdom and insider industry help. All aspects of the writing process and story development are covered – as is the thorny issue of how and where to find readers. From Workspaces and Habits to Plot and Dialogue, these are motivating, problem-solving lists from an experienced and widely respected writer.
     Uniquely, Ten Things About Writing also takes the reader beyond the stage of finished manuscripts and editorial changes ā€“ into the territories of rights, publicity and marketing. Whether you have the urge to write crime fiction or a fantasy novel, literary short stories or blockbuster thrillers Joanne’s lists will speak to you.

ā€˜Joanne is not only master of her craft but has the rare gift of being able to explain that craft and offer peerless advice in the clearest, no-nonsense, practical and entertaining of ways.’ Matt Haig
ā€˜Joanne Harris’s Ten Tweets have been tiny islands of sensibleness and wisdom. […] I’m delighted they are going to be collected in one place.’ Neil Gaiman
ā€˜Joanne Harris’s Ten Tweets are a constant source of pleasure, equally welcome to writers and readers. […] Frankly, they are marvels in miniature.’ Ian Rankin
ā€˜[Joanne’s] pithy, often very funny advice demystifies writing and the publishing industry for new and aspiring writers.’ Cressida Cowell

Ten Things about Writing - Joanne Harris

By Joanne Harris

Release Date: 2020-09-05

Genre: Self-Improvement

(0 ratings)
An indispensable guide to the craft of writing and business of publishing from the bestselling author of the Chocolat, Gentlemen & Players series. 
     Joanne Harris has been advising and corresponding with aspirational writers for over six years. This collection of pithy and funny lists of advice provides both hard-won wisdom and insider industry help. All aspects of the writing process and story development are covered – as is the thorny issue of how and where to find readers. From Workspaces and Habits to Plot and Dialogue, these are motivating, problem-solving lists from an experienced and widely respected writer.
     Uniquely, Ten Things About Writing also takes the reader beyond the stage of finished manuscripts and editorial changes ā€“ into the territories of rights, publicity and marketing. Whether you have the urge to write crime fiction or a fantasy novel, literary short stories or blockbuster thrillers Joanne’s lists will speak to you.

ā€˜Joanne is not only master of her craft but has the rare gift of being able to explain that craft and offer peerless advice in the clearest, no-nonsense, practical and entertaining of ways.’ Matt Haig
ā€˜Joanne Harris’s Ten Tweets have been tiny islands of sensibleness and wisdom. […] I’m delighted they are going to be collected in one place.’ Neil Gaiman
ā€˜Joanne Harris’s Ten Tweets are a constant source of pleasure, equally welcome to writers and readers. […] Frankly, they are marvels in miniature.’ Ian Rankin
ā€˜[Joanne’s] pithy, often very funny advice demystifies writing and the publishing industry for new and aspiring writers.’ Cressida Cowell

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