by John Yeoman | May 16, 2013 | Create a Book
What makes the work of a novelist sell well? Genius, good connections in the publishing world – or just old-fashioned, hard editing? Some clues come from Casino Royale, the first James Bond novel. Ian Fleming’s original draft was put on show earlier this year to...
by John Yeoman | Mar 4, 2013 | Tips For Writers
“Did I tell you about the time I killed my wife?” How often do we read stories that open with impact, but close with a whimper? “Of course, I didn’t kill her. But I was tempted…” Yawn. An analysis of around 3500 stories entered...
by John Yeoman | May 22, 2012 | Fiction, Tips
Become a winner Tell me, how should I have answered this email? ‘Dear Sir or Mdm I dremed of being writer since I was litle. I have a realy good story it realy hapened! I need incorrigment. No money just dreme. Will you show me to write my story? Jed’ Was I a coward...
