Informationen zum Autor Matthew Branton is the author of several internationally published novels. He has worked as a journalist and in fiction publishing, and he has an MA in Creative Writing. He currently works as a manuscript reader for the Literary Consultancy. Klappentext IMPROVE YOUR CREATIVE WRITING WITH THIS PRACTICAL, LEARNING FOCUSED WORKBOOK.Are you inspired to write a novel, short story or your life story, but don't know where to start? Do you want to improve your writing skills when using social media and blogging, or do you have an aspiration to become a freelance writer?This new Teach Yourself Workbook, written by a successful published author, accompanies you every step of your way to becoming a writer, with insider tips and techniques, guided, accessible exercises to get you writing, case studies drawn from published works and many more features ideal for budding writers who want to develop their ability through a more active style of learning. Whether you're a poet, storyteller or playwright, have journalistic ambitions or simply want to make the most of online opportunities, the creative activities in this workbook will have you putting pen to paper from the very first chapter and you will soon be ready to achieve your writing potential.-Understand the key techniques and essential qualities of good writing-Discover how worlds are created and craft your own compelling settings through guided exercises-Explore characterisation, drama and dialogue and structure your own scenarios -Learn the secrets of successful writing with in-depth case studies from fiction, non-fiction, life-writing and poetry-Create an impact with brilliant copywritingABOUT THE SERIESThe Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share. Vorwort YOUR COMPLETE INTERACTIVE WORKBOOK FOR UNLOCKING YOUR WRITING TALENT. Unlock your imagination and get writing right now with original, deeply practical tips, writing challenges and guided exercises for transforming your writing with practice. Zusammenfassung YOUR COMPLETE INTERACTIVE WORKBOOK FOR UNLOCKING YOUR WRITING TALENT. Unlock your imagination and get writing right now with original, deeply practical tips, writing challenges and guided exercises for transforming your writing with practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis : Chapter 1 - Writing for Readers: Chapter 2 - Writing about People and Places: Chapter 3 - Action! Writing Ideas: Chapter 4 - Drama: Writing for Effect: Chapter 5 - Writing Fiction: Chapter 6 - Writing Non-fiction: Chapter 7 - Life Writing: Chapter 8 - Writing Poetry: Chapter 9 - Writing Dialogue and Drama: Chapter 10 - Writing Copy: Afterword: taking it to the next level...

Vorwort

YOUR COMPLETE INTERACTIVE WORKBOOK FOR UNLOCKING YOUR WRITING TALENT.

Unlock your imagination and get writing right now with original, deeply practical tips, writing challenges and guided exercises for transforming your writing with practice.

Klappentext

IMPROVE YOUR CREATIVE WRITING WITH THIS PRACTICAL, LEARNING FOCUSED WORKBOOK.

Are you inspired to write a novel, short story or your life story, but don't know where to start? Do you want to improve your writing skills when using social media and blogging, or do you have an aspiration to become a freelance writer?

This new Teach Yourself Workbook, written by a successful published author, accompanies you every step of your way to becoming a writer, with insider tips and techniques, guided, accessible exercises to get you writing, case studies drawn from published works and many more features ideal for budding writers who want to develop their ability through a more active style of learning. Whether you're a poet, storyteller or playwright, have journalistic ambitions or simply want to make the most of online opportunities, the creative activities in this workbook will have you putting pen to paper from the very first chapter and you will soon be ready to achieve your writing potential.

-Understand the key techniques and essential qualities of good writing
-Discover how worlds are created and craft your own compelling settings through guided exercises
-Explore characterisation, drama and dialogue and structure your own scenarios
-Learn the secrets of successful writing with in-depth case studies from fiction, non-fiction, life-writing and poetry
-Create an impact with brilliant copywriting

ABOUT THE SERIES
The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.

Zusammenfassung
YOUR COMPLETE INTERACTIVE WORKBOOK FOR UNLOCKING YOUR WRITING TALENT. Unlock your imagination and get writing right now with original, deeply practical tips, writing challenges and guided exercises for transforming your writing with practice.

Inhalt

• : Chapter 1 - Writing for Readers
• : Chapter 2 - Writing about People and Places
• : Chapter 3 - Action! Writing Ideas
• : Chapter 4 - Drama: Writing for Effect
• : Chapter 5 - Writing Fiction
• : Chapter 6 - Writing Non-fiction
• : Chapter 7 - Life Writing
• : Chapter 8 - Writing Poetry
• : Chapter 9 - Writing Dialogue and Drama
• : Chapter 10 - Writing Copy
• : Afterword: taking it to the next level