Writing A Novel
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A practical and authoritative guide to the craft of fiction, Writing a Novel presents the hard-won wisdom of John Braine — the celebrated British author best known for Room at the Top — distilled into clear, candid instruction for aspiring writers. Braine argues that novel-writing is a disciplined craft as much as an artistic pursuit, and instructs readers on everything from constructing believable characters and compelling plots to finding one's authentic voice. Drawing on his own experience navigating the British literary world, he illustrates common pitfalls and details the professional habits that separate published authors from perpetual beginners. Written with the no-nonsense authority of a working novelist, this guide remains a candid and refreshingly direct companion for anyone serious about putting words on the page.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A practical and authoritative guide to the craft of fiction, Writing a Novel presents the hard-won wisdom of John Braine — the celebrated British author best known for Room at the Top — distilled into clear, candid instruction for aspiring writers. Braine argues that novel-writing is a disciplined craft as much as an artistic pursuit, and instructs readers on everything from constructing believable characters and compelling plots to finding one's authentic voice. Drawing on his own experience navigating the British literary world, he illustrates common pitfalls and details the professional habits that separate published authors from perpetual beginners. Written with the no-nonsense authority of a working novelist, this guide remains a candid and refreshingly direct companion for anyone serious about putting words on the page.
