How To Write Crime Fiction - Couverture souple

Williams, Sarah

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1845285697 ISBN 13 : 9781845285692

Editeur : Robinson, 2015

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive overview of all the different kinds of crime fiction, with examples from successful contemporary writers in each of the different genres, and clear explanations and exercises to help the beginning writer hone their craft, and discover the kind of crime fiction, the plots, the themes, the language, that work best for them.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Sarah Williams is a very experienced writer, with over 80 titles published (mainly children’s non-fiction and school textbooks). She founded and has run for over 5 years the increasingly popular Thriller School, in the UK and in the US, where readers, writers, scientists and crime fighters come together to explore all the different facets of crime fiction writing. She is a member of the Society of Authors and of the Crime Writers Association.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Using examples from contemporary crime writers, this book provides practical pointers, clear explanations and inspiring exercises to develop your skills

It will equip you with a comprehensive overview of all the different kinds of crime fiction to help you identify the sort of novel or short story you’re best suited to write. You’ll learn about the tricks and techniques used by bestselling authors to make their stories work, with explanations and exercises so that you can hone your own craft and find your own voice - and tell your story in a way that will captivate readers.

From the darkest noir to the most comfortable cosy, from the courtroom to the morgue, crime writers’ secrets are laid bare for you to explore, learn from, apply and make your own.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Robinson
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1845285697
• ISBN 13: 9781845285692
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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