The Handy Little Book for Writers contains over one
hundred hits and tips for the would-be writer. All these tips have helped
Lynne in her writing career - and they can help you in yours.
Published by NAWG Publications, part of the
National
Association of Writers' Groups, the book should be on the desk or
the kitchen work surface or the bedside cabinet of every writer.
The Handy Little Book for Writers costs £2.99
(please add 50p for post and packing). It is available from NAWG at the address below.
Jane Wenham-Jones, author of
Raising the Roof
and Perfect Alibis, says: "Funny, insightful, wise and wonderful.
Everyone who writes, or who has ever wanted to, should keep a copy of Lynne
Hackles' tips. Keep it by your bed and read daily . . ."
The Handy Little Book
for Writers, NAWG Publications, 40 Burstall Hill, Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO16 7GA
Ten sections: Why writing groups?
What kind of writing group? Making it happen. Activities for writing
workshops. 49 exercises for when your mind's a blank. The tricky matter of
constructive criticism. Be warned: Trouble and trouble-shooting. Going
public. Running out of steam. Contacts and resources.
The cost is £7.99
(please add £1.00 towards postage and packing in UK. For Europe add £1.70;
Canada and USA add £2.90; Australia, New Zealand and rest of the world £3.20). Send your cheque/postal order (in
Sterling, made payable to NAWG)
with your name, address and postcode to: Workshop Folder, NAWG Publications, 40 Burstall
Hill, Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO16 7GA, England.
Steve's new book is
based on his wide experience as a writing tutor for children and adults. He
tells us of his difficulties when first starting to write novels and how he
created exercises using charts and dice to help him in his writing. The book
has over 160 pages (A5) and will be found very useful by individual writers
or those involved in running writing groups.
Should you wish to order a
book, please send a cheque/postal order for £6.00 (p&p included, made payable to NAWG) with your
name, address and postcode to: 50 Ideas, NAWG Publications, 40 Burstall Hill,
Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO16 7GA.
The Best Creative Writing from the
NAWG Competitions for 2006.
Award-winning work by Norman Blake,
Margaret Brewster, Richard Hallows, Celia Meade, Andrew Pugsley, Jo
Sadler, John Statham, Simon Whaley, Mike Wilson, Jenny Yates,
Vanessa Young and Lucht Focail.
Price £7.00 (post free in UK)
Send cheque (payable to NAWG) to
2006 Anthology, 40 Burstall Hill, Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO16
7GA
Nicolette M. Ward started
writing again in 2006 after a break of about 15 years. She is
primarily a writer of fantasy and horror short stories, both
original and fanfiction.
"This collection is
perfect for writers' circles or writing classes. Give everyone the
same line and relish the staggering variety of the resulting
stories," said Sally Zigmond, Winner of the 2005 Biscuit Short Story
Prize.
The book costs £2.99 plus
50p for postage. Please send cheque (payable to NAWG) to First
Lines, 40 Burstall Hill, Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO16 7GA.
From the pages of Writers' Forum we have
collected from the past few years a selection of some of the best
articles on how to write. The chosen authors share their experiences
- and that rarest of qualities, common sense - to help you towards
publication - good luck!
The book costs £4.99 plus
£1 for postage. Please send cheque (payable to Writers Workshop) to
Writers' Forum Master Class, PO Box 6715, Verwood, BH31 9AZ.