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Life-Writes: Where Do Writers Get Their Ideas from … It's Called Life
Author(s): Suzanne Ruthven (Author)
- Publisher: Compass Books
- Publication Date: 25 May 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 242 pages
- ISBN-10: 1846948533
- ISBN-13: 9781846948534
Book Description
The second most common question a writer is asked is, ‘where do your ideas come from?’ (The first is, ‘Do you make any money from it?’) Experienced writers don’t go looking for ideas; ideas come to them. An experienced writer just has the knack of spotting what makes a good story or what will make a good story once it’s been given the right spin, because none of us, if we’re honest, will let reality get in the way of a saleable piece of work. Editors are looking for an element of action, drama or surprise, even in non-fiction. It’s what catches their attention and makes them pause to read further; and the key to any editor’s heart is originality. Not necessarily a new departure in style or genre, but a refreshing and original slant on a popular theme. Life-Writes helps you to find and develop ideas with editor appeal.
Editorial Reviews
Review
This is a practical and substantial insider guide for the new writer, highly informative and brimful of helpful advice from a vastly experienced author and a specialist in this field. A compendium of riches, it covers the waterfront and beyond. –Merric Davidson, publisher The New Writer magazine
About the Author
Suzanne Ruthven is the editor of the popular quarterly creative writing magazine, The New Writer (which she produces in partnership with literary agent, Merric Davidson).
