The Creative Writing Student’s Handbook

Creative Writing Matters, 2014

A new creative writing handbook from the founders of the Exeter Novel Prize.

Being a new writer can be scary and there is a minefield of information available. I have my fair share of ‘how to’ writing books. However, this one looks particularly helpful. Margaret James was my tutor for a writing course I did with the London School of Journalism a couple of years ago and her advice was very valuable. Now, along with Cathie Hartigan, Margaret has placed her writing wisdom into one e-book. I will definitely be getting my hands on this one.

The blurb:

This new handbook takes students through the entire creative writing process. You will find plenty of practical advice, helpful exercises, lots of tips and links to useful websites in this indispensable handbook for new and seasoned writers alike.

About the authors:

Cathie Hartigan and Margaret James are highly motivated authors and creative writing tutors. Between them, they have over thirty years of successful teaching experience for Writers News Home Study Division, The London School of Journalism and Exeter College.
They are readers and judges for many international writing competitions and, with Sophie Duffy, are the founders and administrators of The Exeter Novel Prize – see creativewritingmatters.co.uk.

The Creative Writing Student’s Handbook is available to buy from Amazon.

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Laura

I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.