With an introduction by Geoff Dyer and personal insights into how some of the most internationally known authors have crafted their best loved works, How to write fiction is a must-read for every aspiring fiction writer. Comprehensive exercises by Kate Grenville to accompany each stage of the writing process will help to embed your learning as your novel progresses.

Chapters are:

Jill Dawson on Getting started

Andrew Miller on Character

Rachel Cusk on Point of View

Meg Rosoff on Voice

DBC Pierre on Dialogue

Adam Foulds on Description

Kate Mosse on Plot

MJ Hyland on Editing

Clare Conville and Francis Bickmore on Publication

Roderick Gordon on Self publishing