Fiction Writing Workbook

Packed with vital information, practical activities and writing exercises all aimed at helping you to develop your plots and characters. All aspects of fiction writing are covered starting with your first steps, planning your story, to completing your book and getting it published. We show you how to: - • Find ideas • Build and develop your characters • Understand points of view in writing • Create convincing dialogue • Construct your plot and create your structure • Review and edit your work • Market and self-publish your book • Write and sell short stories • Research for memoirs • Write children’s books for various age groups • Pitch your ideas to a publisher • Write covering letters (includes templates) • Present your work for publication Also included are ideas and suggestions for writing your author’s bio, how to overcome writer’s block, tips for using flashbacks and developing sub-plots, how to flesh out a seed of an idea, and where to offer your finished work for publication.