Cathie Hartigan

Do you want to write a novel, but aren't sure where to begin? This authoritative guide will show you how to start and develop your story, then bring it to a satisfying conclusion.Traditional, commercial or self-publishing: which is right for your novel? Cathie Hartigan and Margaret James are highly motivated, successful novelists and creative writing tutors. Between them, they have over thirty years of teaching experience for Writers News Home Study Division, The London School of Journalism and Exeter College. They are readers and judges for many international writing competitions and, with Sophie Duffy, are the founders and administrators of both The Exeter Novel Prize and The Exeter Story Prize - see www.creativewritingmatters.co.uk for more information about literary competitions and services to writers.

When a song by the mad composer, Carlo Gesualdo, is discovered in Exeter Museum, trouble descends on the group asked to sing it. Lisa is full of enthusiasm at first, but she soon becomes convinced the song is cursed. What is the mystery behind the discordant harmonies? Will she solve the song's secret before her relationship with Jon breaks for good and harm befalls them all?In Renaissance Naples, young Silvia Albana is seamstress and close confidant of Don Gesualdo's wife. When Donna Maria begins an affair, Silvia knows that death is the only outcome. But who exactly will die? And where is Silvia's own lover? Why is he not there to help her?

This inspiring handbook takes students through the entire creative writing process. You will find plenty of practical advice, helpful exercises, lots of tips and links to useful websites in this indispensable manual for new and seasoned writers alike. Cathie Hartigan and Margaret James are highly motivated authors and creative writing tutors. Between them, they have over thirty years of successful teaching experience for Writers News Home Study Division, The London School of Journalism and Exeter College. They are readers and judges for many international writing competitions and, with Sophie Duffy, are the founders and administrators of both The Exeter Novel Prize and The Exeter Story Prize - see www.creativewritingmatters.co.uk for more information about literary competitions and services to writers. 'A very helpful guide.' Dr Paul Vlitos - Programme Director of BA English Literature with Creative Writing. University of Surrey, Guildford, UK