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Writing for Pleasure and Profit

Writing for Pleasure and Profit

Michael Legat

Written by the author of "An Author's Guide to Publishing", this guide to the craft of writing contains advice and tips. It includes chapters that cover such aspects of writing as the novel, short stories, non-fiction, articles, poetry, plays, radio and television scripts - even children's books. It also looks at how to prepare a typescript.
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If you want to be a writer this is the book for you! Following the success of "An Author's Guide to Publishing", Michael Legat has now produced a truly practical guide to the craft of writing. Brimming with useful advice and tips, it warns against common pitfalls and teaches you how to adopt a professional attitude towards your work. Chapters cover such aspects of writing as the novel, short stories, non-fiction, articles, poetry, plays, radio and television scripts - even children's books. A detailed look at how to prepare a typescript, where and how to submit it and a discussion on the rewards of writing conclude this invaluable book. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced writer, you will enjoy Michael Legat's lively anecdotes and down-to-earth approach. This is the most comprehensive and helpful guide to the business of writing that has yet been published.

Product Description

Title - Writing for Pleasure and Profit

Edition -

Author - Michael Legat

ISBN 13 - 9780709052616

Imprint - Robert Hale Ltd

Publisher - The Crowood Press Ltd

Date Published - 01/06/1993

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 138 x 216 x 19mm

Weight - 380 g

Languages - English