'Writing a Novel' (Faber & Faber, 2018)

‘Inspiring... connects writers to themselves at the deepest level.’ SJ Watson, author of Before I Go to Sleep

‘If you’re burning to write a novel, this guide will fan the flames and help you discover your true talent.’ Laline Paull, author of The Bees (shortlisted for The Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction)

‘Richard Skinner is an enlightened and liberating teacher. Writing A Novel is a must for all who want to write and for those who already are. My copy is always on my desk.’ Renée Knight, author of Sunday Times best-seller Disclaimer

‘Skinner has a singular gift for communicating the magic and machinations of writing. This clear and generous book will help any writer find their way.’ Lydia Ruffles, author of The Taste of Blue Light

‘Gold dust to the aspiring writer ... Richard Skinner is profoundly wise.’ Chloé Esposito, author of the Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know trilogy

‘Smart, concise ... will improve your storytelling no end.’ Katie Khan, author of Hold Back the Stars

Further praise for Writing a Novel:

‘Concise, practical, and packed full of insight and wisdom, Writing a Novel is simply the best book I’ve read on novel craft. A must for every writer’s desk.’ Dan Dalton, author of Johnny Ruin

‘A great read for anyone who wants to write.’ Alice Feeney, author of Sunday Times best-seller Sometimes I Lie

‘Studying at the Faber Academy lit a flame inside of me. A hunger. Finally, I had the permission I needed to honour the words I had been holding inside of me for over a decade. To put them down on the page. To begin to believe I was a writer. Hard, hard work but potentially life-changing.’ Ali Land, author of Good Me, Bad Me

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