The Creative Writing Coursebook
About this ebook
Edited by experienced writers and teachers Julia Bell and Paul Magrs, The Creative Writing Coursebook is an indispensable tool for aspiring writers at all levels. This fully updated edition guides you through three essential stages of practice: Gathering ideas and inspiration, Shaping your work with effective structure and compelling characters, and Finishing with expert critique and advice on publication.
Enriched with exercises, activities, and contributions from 44 authors including Ali Smith, Kit de Waal and Amy Liptrot, The Creative Writing Coursebook is the perfect companion for beginners finding their voice or experienced writers refining their skills. Whether your goal is professional publication, writing groups, or personal enjoyment, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights and inspiration to help you craft your best work and navigate the path to success.
About the author
Julia Bell is a writer and Senior Lecturer at Birkbeck College, London where she is the Course Director of the Creative Writing MA. She is the author of three novels, most recently The Dark Light, the co editor of the Creative Writing Coursebook as well as three volumes of short stories. She also takes photographs, writes poetry, short stories, occasional essays and journalism. She divides her time between London and Berlin.
Paul Magrs lives and writes in Manchester. In a twenty-five year writing career he has published novels in every genre from Literary to Gothic Mystery to Science Fiction for adults and young adults. His most recent books include the concluding volume in a science fiction trilogy for kids - The Heart of Mars, and Fellowship of Ink. He has taught Creative Writing at both the University of East Anglia and Manchester Metropolitan University, and now writes full time.
