Sophie King – författare

Writing your life story is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. In writing it you will find yourself drawing even closer to your children and grandchildren. You will also find it an exciting and fascinating process, one that helps you to make sense of your own life. Writing your own life story is also a very good way for creative writers to find inspiration and get started in the 'habit' of writing. This step-by-step guide will steer you through different ways of telling your life story, in ten easy steps: - HOW TO BEGIN - USING THE POWER OF MEMORY - HOW TO START YOUR RESEARCH - DIFFERENT WAYS OF STRUCTURING YOUR LIFE STORY - HOW TO MAKE YOUR LIFE STORY STAND OUT WITH PICTURES, COLOURS AND SMELLS, ETC - HOW TO PROVIDE A CONTEMPORARY FEEL TO YOUR LIFE STORY - BRINGING THE REST OF THE WORLD INTO YOUR STORY - HOWTO END YOUR LIFE STORY - AND MAKE SURE THAT IT DOESN'T HURT ANYONE (INCLUDING YOURSELF) - HOW TO PRESENT YOUR LIFE STORY AND GET IT PUBLISHED - STORIES TO INSPIRE YOU Nowadays, you can publish your life story should you want to do so. For a small amount of money, you can get a few bound copies or you can publish it free on the net. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to write an heirloom which will last for ever.

Let best-selling novelist Sophie King guide you through the whole process of writing your first novel and getting it published.This revised edition takes aspiring novelists through the steps of writing a novel, from finding that initial idea, to keeping the plot going and crafting the perfect ending. With helpful exercises in each chapter you will learn how to:- Develop a brilliant idea for your first novel - Create characters that will make your novel come alive - Plot your novel so that your readers simply have to turn the page - Unravel the mysteries of viewpoint - Create realistic dialogue and settings so your readers feel they are there - Find your own voice. - Most importantly, the book includes tips and advice on how to get published. This new edition also includes a ten step guide to revision so that you can polish your novel to be the best it can be.