Jane Austen Writers' Club: Inspiration & Advice from the World's Best-Loved Novelist by Rebecca Smith

1269 in stock

130mm x 197mm x 22mm

Pages: 352

Jane Austen is one of the most beloved writers in the English literary canon. Her novels changed the landscape of fiction forever, and her writing remains as fresh, entertaining and witty as the day her books were first published. Now, with this illuminating and entertaining new book, you can learn Jane Austen's methods, tips and tricks - and how to live well as a writer. Filled with useful exercises, beautiful illustrations and illuminating quotations from the great author's novels and letters, The Jane Austen Writers' Club explores the techniques of plotting and characterisation, through to dialogue and suspense. Whether you're a creative writing enthusiast looking to publish your first novel, a teacher searching for further inspiration for students, or an Austen fan looking for insight into her daily rituals, this is an essential companion, guaranteed to satisfy, inform and delight all. 'Winning and beguiling ...Smith shares Jane Austen's clarity and gentle irony' Independent