The Writer's Handbook: Guide to Crime Writing - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 1405000996 ISBN 13: 9781405000994

Casa editrice: Macmillan Pub Ltd, 2003

Riassunto

The first in a new series of practical, in-depth guides on different areas of writing, from the bestselling Writer's Handbook team Drawing on the expertise of top crime writers, including Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, this book looks at how to write a successful crime novel - from the critical points in the development of the book, including story setting, creating characters, building suspense, use of sex and violence, the importance of research and the basic rules of story construction, to how to get published. It carries advice from leading publishers, agents and booksellers in the field, looks at legendary figures in crime fiction, and has an extensive, comprehensive listings and information section.

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L'autore:

Barry Turner has worked on both sides of publishing, as a journalist and author, editor and marketing director. He started his career as a teacher before joining The Observer and then moving on to radio and television. His first book, a study of British politics in the early twentieth century, was published in 1970. He has written over twenty books, including A Place in the Country, which inspired a television series, as well as a bestselling biography of actor Richard Burton. He has been editor of The Writer's Handbook for over twenty years. He lives in north London.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Macmillan Pub Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1405000996
• ISBN 13: 9781405000994
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 152
• Redattore: Turner Barry