Michael Legat was a dedicated editor and author whose career was deeply entwined with the world of publishing. After a long and successful tenure with prominent publishing houses, he transitioned to writing full-time. His novels and highly regarded guides for aspiring writers draw upon a profound understanding of the literary craft. His contributions left a significant mark on the British literary landscape.
Designed for would-be authors who want to improve their chances of publication, and especially for those who have difficulty with such matters as punctuation, spelling, grammar and the choice of words.
Since the previous revision many changes have taken place in the publishing world, not least the abandonment of the Net Book Agreement and the developments in electronic publishing. Good advice as well as a useful account of the publishing process and its structure is presented in this 3rd edition which has been extensively rewritten and reset.
Written by the author of An Author's Guide to Publishing, this guide to the craft of writing contains advice and tips. It includes chapters that cover such aspects of writing as the novel, short stories, non-fiction, articles, poetry, plays, radio and television scripts - even children's books. It also looks at how to prepare a typescript.