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The Handy Little
Book for Writers
by Lynne Hackles
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, 28 Riversdale
Avenue, Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland NE62 5LE
Running Good Writing
Groups - A Resource Pack
by Rebecca O'Rourke and Mark Robinson
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.
The Handy Little Book of First Lines
by Nicolette M. Ward
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.
The Handy Little Book of Tips for Poets
by Alison Chisholm
Alison Chisholm teaches poetry writing in
adult education and is also a poetry correspondence course tutor.
She has written books on the craft of writing poetry, and her work
appears in numerous magazines and anthologies plus eight
collections. She was BBC North West's poetry consultant for eight
years, is a regular contributor to Writing Magazine and
Springboard, gives talks and workshops on all aspects of poetry,
and adjudicates competitions. Alison has on several occasions been a
tutor and judge for the Annual Festival of Writing organised by the
National Association of Writers' Groups.
The book costs £3.50 plus
50p for postage. Please send cheque (payable to NAWG) to First
Lines, 28 Riversdale Avenue, Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland
N|E62 5LE.
The Handy Little Book of Writing for Children
by Steve Bowkett
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 £3.50 plus
50p for postage. Please send cheque (payable to NAWG) to Writing for
Children, 28 Riversdale Avenue, Stakeford, Choppington,
Northumberland NE62 5LE.