Want to be a writer? This is the perfect place to start. The write your own series will teach you hot to craft believable characters and intense plots, along with satisfying beginnings, middles, and endings. Examples from numerous books appear throughout the text, along with tips from published authors to help you along.

Getting started -- Setting the scene -- Characters -- Viewpoint -- Synopses and plots -- Winning words -- Scintillating speech -- Hints and tips -- Next step -- Finding out more -- Glossary -- Further information -- Index.