52 Dates for Writers: Ride a Tandem, Assume an Alias and 50 Other Ways to Improve Your Novel Draft

– Scottish Book Trust This essential creative writing guide will take you away from your desk, to return with new ideas, fresh insight, better writing skills, and a renewed passion for your novel. It’s suitable for both those who are seeking tried-and-tested strategies for revising a novel draft, and those who would like to improve their understanding of the writer’s craft – to learn how to write a book that truly satisfies readers – and generate a store of ideas before starting to write a novel. Each of the 52 activities for writers to get out and do – from climbing a hill to visiting a favourite café, from sampling a new mode of transport to taking part in a hi-tech treasure hunt – is accompanied by an essay on an aspect of the writer’s craft, and practical exercises to help with writing or revising your novel. Including examples from well-known novels, and a bonus chapter on editing your work, '52 Dates for Writers' covers both the craft and business of writing – from how to write better dialogue and revamp your storyline, to how to write your synopsis like a pro and understand your market.