The wide variety of approaches to novel writing presented here by forty successful novelists demonstrates that there is no one way to write a novel. In fact, almost every novelist in this book uses a different technique.
How is technology changing the way we write? In the fast-moving world of email, content is far more important than spelling and punctuation. Is it time to throw away the old rules—or should we hurry to the rescue? From pen-and-parchment to the email revolution, Naomi S.Baron’s provocative account shows how a surprising variety of factors—not just technology, but also religious beliefs, the law, nationalism, and economics— shape the way we read, write and communicate. Along the way, readers will discover that: • Long before keyboards and carpal tunnel syndrome, monks grumbled about the ergonomics of the medieval scriptorium. • In 1902 the Times of London proclaimed of the telephone: ‘An overwhelming majority of the population do not use it and are not likely to use it at all.’ • Many children who seldom spoke to their parents at home now communicate with them through email. • And much more. This fascinating, anecdotal foray through the history of language and writing offers a fresh perspective on the impact of the digital age on literacy and education, and on the future of our language.
1-How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
2-How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques For Dramatic Storytelling
by James N. Frey
Frey ( How To Write a Damn Good Novel , St. Martin's, 1987) expands on his earlier take on the art of novel writing. His focus here is on dramatic fiction. Using examples from a broad range of fiction, he shows what these works have in common and how writers can learn from the authors to improve their own writing. Some of the areas discussed are developing characters, creating suspense, using a strong narrative voice, and understanding the author/reader contract. Chapter 8, entitled "The Seven Deadly Mistakes," talks about being timid, trying to be literary, and the failure to produce; it gives some advice on how to avoid these writing traps. The final word is to write with passion.
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The writing test is the third test you do on the test day. You have 60 minutes for this test. There are two tasks or parts to do. You will be given a card with the two tasks – one task on each side of the card. You can make notes or write your plans on the card but it will not be seen by the examiner.
