Why Will No-One Publish My Novel? : A Handbook for the Rejected Writer

You've written a book, triumphantly typed 'The End', but now, it seems, no-one wants to publish it. What do you do next? Author of over thirty novels, stories and screenplays, and tutor on the prestigious creative writing course at Bath Spa, Fay Weldon has a lifetime of wisdom to impart on the art of writing. Why Will No-One Publish My Novel? will delight and amuse, but it isn't just another how-to-write handbook: it shows you how not to write if you want to get published. 'Weaves literary lore with Weldon's considerable experience as a successful writer' Evening Standard . 'Contains lots of interesting advice' Daily Mail . 'Tips and emotional support for the would-be novelist' Sunday Times . What readers are saying about the book: 'More fun than the other writing manuals. And much less bossy... I loved it' 'Reading this book is like having a private tutorial with Fay Weldon' 'Weldon's writing style is so easy to read and her advice is very doable' 'Hilariously funny, helpful and written by a veteran. Get it' "A collection of tips and advice for budding writers from literary lioness, Fay Weldon. As the author of over thirty novels, stories and screenplays, as well as a tutor on the prestigious creative writing course at Bath Spa, Fay Weldon has a lifetime of wisdom to impart on the art of writing. In the course of thirty accessible essays, Weldon attempts to answer the title's question--why will no-one publish your novel?--and steers the reader on the way to becoming a writer. Full of her trademark wit, Why Will No-One Publish My Novel? will delight and amuse at the same time as offering up useful tips for all those who yearn to write."--Publisher description "You've written a book, triumphantly typed "The End," but now, it seems, no one wants to publish it. What do you do next? Don't give up: ask yourself what went wrong, then do something about it. Author of more than 30 novels, stories, and screenplays, and tutor on the prestigious creative writing course at Bath Spa, Fay Weldon has a lifetime of wisdom to impart on the art of writing. Why Will No-One Publish My Novel? will delight and amuse, but it isn't just another how-to-write handbook: it shows you how not to write if you want to get published"--barnesandnoble.com You’ve written a book, triumphantly typed ‘The End’, but now, it seems, no-one wants to publish it. What do you do next?Don’t give up: ask yourself what went wrong, then do something about it.Author of over thirty novels, stories and screenplays, and tutor on the prestigious creative writing course at Bath Spa, Fay Weldon has a lifetime of wisdom to impart on the art of writing.Why Will No-One Publish My Novel? will delight and amuse, but it isn’t just another how-to-write handbook: it shows you how not to write if you want to get published. As the author of over 30 novels, stories and screenplays, Fay Weldon has a lifetime of wisdom to impart on the art of writing. In the course of 30accessible essays, Weldon attempts to answer the title's questionwhy will no one publish your novel?and steers the reader on the way to becoming a writer. Full of her trademark wit, this bookwill delight and amuse at the same time as offering up useful tips for all those who yearn to write. A book of wise, witty advice for budding writers from literary lioness and creative writing tutor, Fay Weldon.