In this updated and expanded edition of How To Be A Writer Stewart Ferris uses his industry know-how to give you all the tips, tricks and inside knowledge you will need to become a successful writer, covering all types of writing from books to scripts and beyond. This accessible and informative guide is packed with advice to equip you with the skills you need to launch a writing career: what it means to be a writer; finding the time and place to write; developing a voice; making the most of new technologies; and maximising your chances of selling your work. So what are you waiting for? Pick up your pen, open your laptop and fire up your imagination. Whichever tools you choose, the time to start is now. SELLING POINTS: Written by Stewart Ferris, a highly successful publisher with 20 years' experience Up to the minute tips and hints from inside a real publishing business Practical and accessible, now comprehensively updated and extended in this new edition

Author Biography

During his many years in the publishing industry Stewart Ferris has published 700 books, rejected 10,000 manuscripts and has written more than 40 books that have been translated into 6 languages. He has also written for stage, film, television and radio. www.stewartferris.com