A blockbusting read
by Niko Kloeten
For those of you looking to emulate author J.K Rowling and rake in megabucks by writing best-selling novels, help is at hand.
After just a few hours of reading one book, your chances of getting that first novel published should go up by about 400 per cent.
The book? It’s called Teach yourself how to write a blockbuster, the latest in the hugely successful “Teach yourself” series that has been read by over 50 million people worldwide.
Teach yourself how to write a blockbuster covers the entire process of creating a great work of commercial fiction, from developing the characters and plot right through to hiring an agent and choosing a publisher.
The layout is simple and logical and concepts are presented in plain english. And text examples are given to explain more complex ideas.
There are also many useful exercises provided to help you develop various aspects of your writing.
Whether you are already writing a novel, or just thinking of starting one, this book will prove an invaluable resource.
Although it should only take a couple of hours to read, you can use it as a reference, checking your work against it to make sure you’re writing to a high standard.
If you have aspirations of being a top-selling novelist, Teach yourself how to write a blockbuster should take pride of place on your bookshelf.
Rating: 9/10