The Essential Guide for New Writers: From Idea to Finished Manuscript [Paperback]

Valerie Storey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0964328909 | ISBN-13: 978-0964328907 | Publication Date: February 1995 | Edition: 1st

A complete writer's workshop in just one book. Covering all aspects of how to write both fiction and non-fiction, included topics range from getting started, characterization and plot to query letters and "how to submit" a manuscript to editors and publishers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...designed to give the first-time writer confidence, encouragement, and practical knowledge..." -- Writer's Digest Magazine, September, 1995

"Information is easy to follow from getting your thoughts on paper, giving your characters life, building conflicts and creating solutions." -- Gotta Write, Winter, 1995

"The material is presented in a logical progression of ideas, checklists, and writing exercises." -- The Prolific Freelancer, Vol. I, Issue 1, 1996

About the Author

Valerie Storey is an author and creative writing teacher currently living in Carrollton, Georgia. A dynamic speaker and workshop leader, she has sold work in both the fiction and nonfiction fields. The Essential Guide for New Writers is based on her successful series of workshops, "From Idea to Finished Manuscript" and "Write to Sell." Ms. Storey is a member of the International Women's Writing Guild.

Product Details

• Paperback: 107 pages
• Publisher: Dava Books; 1st edition (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964328909
• ISBN-13: 978-0964328907
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #536,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Valerie Storey is a creative writing teacher and the author of seven books. Currently living in New Mexico, Valerie has also lived in New Zealand and England, as well as California and Georgia.

"I love to read, I love to write, and I love teaching new writers all about the art and business of writing. When I'm not in my office my interests include collage, hand-built pottery, and found poetry."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a "must-have" for any writer, new or not., March 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essential Guide for New Writers: From Idea to Finished Manuscript (Paperback)

Within these well-organized pages, Valerie Storey distills the massive amount of confusing, and often conflicting, advice facing writers today into the basic information necessary for crafting a short story, novel, or non-fiction manuscript. Her clear and gentle style guides even the most reluctant writer around obstacles in the path to publication that might otherwise end a productive career.

With her eye for what editors want, Ms. Storey presents an unflinching look at all aspects of the business--from getting ideas down on paper to coping with rejection AND acceptance. The Seven-Point-Plotting system she explains helps bring her readers' current projects into focus. In addition, writing assignments at the chapter ends enable a reader to get right to work and use what he has learned.

Though I have been writing for a long time, I found much of value in this book. It is one of those resources to keep handy for continued use again and again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great practical tool for writing and marketing., July 26, 2010

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This review is from: The Essential Guide for New Writers: From Idea to Finished Manuscript (Paperback)

I have had this book for years, and I am very glad I have it!