4 NOVEMBER 2019 http://www.writers-online.co.ukIN THIS ISSUE
CREATIVE WRITINGON THE COVER 12 Creative solutions
Common problems for novel writers – and how to overcome them
ON THE COVER 14 Feeding the seed
James McCreet reveals the very start of the novel writing process: the
idea and its growth
22 Beginners: Action and reaction
Learning to think visually is a valuable skill for a writer
ON THE COVER 28 Young writers: Bright young things
Tips and tools to encourage the next generation of young writers
38 Under the microscope
The beginning of a reader’s family saga goes under our critical scrutiny
42 Fiction focus: A window of opportunity
Why traditional publishing is not always the best option as a writer’s
ultimate goal
60 Masterclass: Your place or mine
Explore the role of place in your fiction with an in-depth look at a classic
62 Writing for children: Scoring goals
With the end of the writing year in sight, make sure you complete
what you set out to do
64 Right words, right time
Make sure you choose an appropriate register for your settingON THE COVER 66 Fantastic realms: The art of the scare
The top ten tips for writing horrorWRITING LIFE34 Talk it over: Let’s do launch! A new novelist is advised to
celebrate her success with the launch party of her dreams35 Under the covers Gillian Harvey had a long wait for an agent40 Marketing: Can you hear me?
Get into podcasting as a new way to reach readers52 Get to know your subconscious crew
Make the most of your own hidden support network56 What’s on for writers Get out and be inspired68 The business of writing: Business tools
The right management tools for your writing business98 Notes from the margin: Striking a chord
A column about impostor syndrome generated a stuffed postbag1214
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