{"product_id":"creative-writing-exercises-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Creative Writing Exercises for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaggie Hamand\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn your inspiration into a story with clear, expert guidance\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreative Writing Exercises For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a step-by-step creative writing course designed to hone your craft, regardless of ability. Written by the founder of the Complete Creative Writing Course at London's Groucho Club, this activity-based guide walks you through the process of developing and writing in a wide range of genres including novels, short stories and creative nonfiction. The book includes writing prompts, exercises, mind maps, flow charts and diagrams designed to get your ideas flowing. You'll get expert guidance into character development, plot structure and prose, plus extensive insight into self-editing and polishing your work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a new writer with a seed of an idea you would like to develop, or are looking to strengthen your creative writing skills, this book has you covered. Covering every aspect of narrative, from setting initial goals to formatting a manuscript, \u003ci\u003eCreative Writing Exercises For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides the tools and instruction you need to make your story the best it can be.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to spark your imagination and sketch out ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate compelling characters and paint a picture with description\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop your plot and structure and maintain continuity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep back from your work and become your own ruthless editor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rise of e-books has opened up the publishing world, even to non-established writers. If you have a story you're dying to tell but aren't sure how, \u003ci\u003eCreative Writing Exercises For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the clear, concise solution you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn activity-based guide to improving your creative writing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a new writer or looking to strengthen your skills, this step-by-step creative writing course is designed to help you hone your craft, spark your imagination and become your own ruthless editor. Inside, you'll find writing prompts, exercises, flow charts and diagrams designed to get your ideas flowing - and put on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake first things first - set your writing goals, define your genre and start using some writing exercises to brainstorm and sketch out your ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow your characters - get guidance on creating believable and in-depth characters, developing your dialogues, exploring points of view and effectively conveying your characters' thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMap the world of your story - find out how to paint a picture with words, from describing senses and actions to observing objects and creating suspense\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlot your course - discover how to expertly develop your writing's plot and structure, keep up the tension, expand the narrative and tie up loose strands for a killer ending\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePut on your editor's cap - get helpful tips on revising and editing your own work to make it shine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaggie Hamand, \u003c\/b\u003e a novelist, journalist and nonfiction writer, is the founder of the popular Complete Creative Writing Course at the Groucho Club, London, and has been teaching aspiring writers there for 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 10, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721351827519,"sku":"9781118921050","price":27.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f1634dd7cc8349be100822c6c4c3eb59.webp?v=1765092060","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/creative-writing-exercises-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}