Stephen May & Nigel Watts 
Write a Novel and Get it Published [EPUB ebook] 
How to generate great ideas, write compelling fiction and secure publication

There is a saying that ‘everyone has a book in them’. But not many people are able to get it out. This practical and inspiring guide, written by a successful author whose novels are published by Bloomsbury, will help guide you through every step of the process, including: * First thoughts — Why do you want to write, and how can you do it? * Genres — Understanding the conventions of writing * Generating ideas — Find a concept that makes your book stand out * Structure — Create a compelling story arc * Character — What you need to bring your characters to life * Dialogue — How to write snappy and suitable direct speech * Setting — Understand the role of place and time * Drafting — How to get your work on the page, chapter after chapter * Redrafting — How to assess your writing (or get it assessed) and improve it * Submission — Agents, publishers, and how to approach them * Publication — Working with your publisher to make your book a success