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Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer

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Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin offers an inspiring and practical guide for aspiring writers. It features a series of engaging advice and insights from successful authors that cover various aspects of the writing process, from finding your voice to mastering the craft. The book encourages creative exploration and provides tangible guidance for those eager to improve their writing skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you're aspiring to improve your writing skills and seek practical advice from an experienced author. Its educational approach offers insightful guidance and inspiration for both beginners and seasoned writers looking to refine their craft.

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This book demystifies the writing process, empowering you to write your own novel or short story. Acclaimed author Ross Raisin explains expert technique in a clear and jargon-free way, with examples from twenty-five masters of prose.

For aspiring writers of all ages and abilities, Read This If You Want to Be a Great Writer will motivate and strengthen your writing talent.

Read This if You Want to Be A Great Writer is part of the internationally-bestselling 'Read This' series, which has sold over half-a-million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages.

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Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin is praised for its compact yet information-rich content. The book provides valuable insights and practical advice, making it a worthwhile investment for aspiring writers interested in the journey of crafting fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786271976

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 136

About the Author

Henry Carroll (Author)

Henry Carroll holds an MA in photography from the Royal College of Art and is the bestselling author of ten books published in more than 22 languages. Henry's clear, jargon-free style of teaching has demystified digital photography and inspired thousands to get creative with their cameras. Originally from London, Carroll now lives in Los Angeles.

Ross Raisin (Author)

Ross Raisin's first novel, God's Own Country, was published in 2008 and was shortlisted for nine literary awards, including the Guardian First Book Award and the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. In 2009 Ross Raisin was named the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year. In 2013 he was selected as one of Granta's Best of Young British writers. His third novel, A Natural, has recently been published to great acclaim. He lives in London and teaches creative writing at Goldsmiths University as part of the UEA-Guardian Masterclasses programme.

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