Get that novel written... and polished to perfection

Are you working on a novel? Need 'A Perfect Recipe' for success? You can get your hands on a copy of The Novel: A Perfect Recipe for £3 less than the RRP!

Creative Writing tutor and prize-winning short story writer Carolyn Lewis offers insights, advice and encouragement to budding novelists in her new book The Novel: A Perfect Recipe, which teams a vast knowledge of literary technique with an understanding of the pleasures and pitfalls of writing.

Drawing on her 15 years experience of teaching Creative Writing, Carolyn navigates writers through the various stages of novel writing, from creating characters and plots through to editing and how to make the correct approach to agents and publishers. Comprehensive advice, tips and practical exercises are offered at every turn.

The book was recently praised by Literary Consultant Ali Reynolds, who described the new guide as "indispensable to all aspiring writers".

As the author herself explains, "What I've aimed to do with this book is to demystify the art of novel writing, to present it in bite-sized chunks, to make it achievable for new novelists."

Read more about the book here. Take advantage of our current special offer of £3 off the rrp by clicking 'Buy this book now' and entering the discount code NOVEL3 when prompted.

If you'd like to meet Carolyn and chat about your writing, please come along to her book signing event at Blackwell's Bookshop, Park Street, Bristol between 3pm and 4pm on Saturday 26th June 2010.

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