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Biographical note
Kate Grenville is one of Australia's best-known authors. She's published eight books of fiction and four books about the writing process. Her best-known works are the international bestseller The Secret River (shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize), The Idea of Perfection (winner of the Orange Prize), The Lieutenant and Lilian's Story. Her novels have won many awards both in Australia and the UK, several have been made into major feature films, and all have been translated into European and Asian languages.The Writing Book doesn't just talk about how to write fiction; it takes you, step-by-step, through the process of doing it.
Each chapter concentrates on one aspect of writing: getting started, bringing characters to life, writing convincing dialogue, revising, writer's block and more.
Exercises in each chapter are carefully structured so that each one builds on the one before. Examples from contemporary writing demonstrate how different writers tackle the technical aspects of their art.
By working your way through this book, you'll gradually craft a piece of fiction, and develop confidence in your own fictional voice.
If you'd like to write, but you're not sure how to start, The Writing Book will show you how. If you're already writing, The Writing Book will give you practical ideas for new energy and direction.