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Writing A Book
Everybody, it is said, has at least one book inside of them. The trick is getting it out! VideoJug has made some films that will help you organise yourself, and your thoughts and ideas, so you can make that all important start at writing a book. So, whether you want to add to the world’s knowledge about Patagonian land snails, or you fancy writing the next Da Vinci Code – this is the place to start. We’ve also got films on the critical activity of finding a publisher. You might also like to look at Unlock Your Creativity, Script Writing, Boost Your Brain

Films and Articles:

How To Find Time To Write

How To Find Time To Write

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How To Improve Your Creative Thinking

How To Improve Your Creative Thinking

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How To Format Your Novel

How To Format Your Novel

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Russell Celyn Jones
Professor Russell Celyn Jones-Published writer. Professor of Creative Writing and Director of the MA Programme at Birkbeck College (University of London).
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Derek Johns
Derek Johns-Managing Director - AP Watt Literary Agency
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Fiction Basics 
  1. Professor Russell Celyn Jones
  2. What is fiction? 
  3. Where does fiction begin? 
  4. What is the most important element of fiction? 
  5. What is setting' in fiction? 
  6. What is voice' in fiction? 
  7. What is territory' in fiction? 
  8. What is point of view' in fiction? 
  9. What is theme' in fiction? 
  10. Where does fiction begin? 
Planning Your Novel 
  1. Professor Russell Celyn Jones
  2. Where do I start and what should I write about? 
  3. What qualities does a writer need? 
  4. How long does it take to write a novel? 
  5. Should I plan my novel before I start? 
  6. How long should a novel be? 
  7. Does it help to set targets as you write? 
  8. How does a short story differ from a novel? 
  9. Why are writers driven to write? 
  10. What's more important inspiration or dedication? 
Doing Research For Your Novel 
  1. Professor Russell Celyn Jones
  2. Do I need to research my novel, and what kind of research should I do? 
  3. Can I over research my novel? 
  4. Should I write about what I know? 
  5. Should I research the publishing market before I start writing? 
  6. Are a good novel and a successful novel necessarily the same thing? 
  7. If I base characters on historical figures, how much research should I do? 
The Characters In Your Book 
  1. Professor Russell Celyn Jones
  2. How do I build a character? 
  3. Do some characters write themselves? 
  4. How can I make a character believable? 
  5. Can I have too many or too few characters? 
  6. Should I base characters on people I know? 
  7. I've based a character on someone I know will this get me into trouble? 
  8. Should I base characters on myself? 
Your Book's Story 
  1. Professor Russell Celyn Jones
  2. What's the difference between plot' and story'? 
  3. Do I need to know the ending before I begin? 
  4. Are there rules for structuring a novel? 
  5. How do I break my story down into chapters? 
  6. Should I think in chapters as I write? 
  7. How do I stop my descriptions from being boring? 
Editing Your Work 
  1. Professor Russell Celyn Jones
  2. How can I tell if my novel is any good? 
  3. Why does my work need to be edited? 
  4. Can I edit my own novel? 
  5. What will an editor look for? 
  6. Should I get a friend or relative to proofread or edit my novel? 
  7. What's the difference between editing and proofreading? 
  8. Should I pay a professional to proofread or edit my novel? 
Finishing Your Novel 
  1. Professor Russell Celyn Jones
  2. Why can't I finish my novel? 
  3. I've lost track of my story how can I rescue it? 
  4. How do you keep track of your story? 
  5. I'm suffering from writer's block' what can I do? 
  6. What makes a good ending? 
  7. What makes a bad ending? 
  8. Do I need to give myself a deadline? 
Advice For New Writers 
  1. Professor Russell Celyn Jones
  2. What advice do you have for writers just starting out? 
  3. What cautions do you have for wannabe writers? 
  4. Is it true that 'everyone has a novel in them'? 
  5. Can you teach someone to be a good writer? 
  6. How do you define talent in writing? 
  7. How important is reading to a writer? 
  8. Do I need to do a course or join a writer's group before I can become a writer? 
  9. Will doing a course help me get a literary agent? 
  10. Can I make a living from writing? 
Life As An Author 
  1. Professor Russell Celyn Jones
  2. What drives you to write? 
  3. When did you first know you were a writer? 
  4. What do you love most about writing? 
  5. What is the hardest part of being a writer? 
  6. Where do you find inspiration? 
  7. What writers have most inspired you? 
  8. How do you cope with bad reviews? 
Literary Prizes 
  1. Derek Johns
  2. Can a first-time writer win a literary prize? 
  3. Why are prizes important? 
  4. How are books submitted for judging? 
  5. Can winning a prize for unpublished authors get you published? 
  6. How are the major literary prizes shortlisted? 
  7. How is the Booker Prize judged? 
  8. What kind of qualities are the judges looking for? 
  9. What do the judges fight about? 
  10. Can an unheard-of writer win a literary prize? 
  11. What is the secret to winning a literary prize? 
  12. How does winning a literary prize affect a writer's career? 
Advice For New Writers 
  1. Derek Johns
  2. How can a writer increase their chances of getting noticed? 
  3. What kind of person makes a good writer? 
  4. Do writers need particular qualities to succeed? 
  5. How can I tell if I'm a good writer? 
  6. What does it take to become a successful writer? 
  7. Is there such a thing as 'overnight success'? 
  8. Should a writer be influenced by the publishing market? 
  9. Does persistence ever pay off? 
  10. When should a wannabe writer give up? 
  11. Can I make a living from being an author? 
  12. What's the average advance? 

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