Mastering the process : from idea to novel
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references.

For many writers, the biggest challenge is figuring out how to take that earliest glimmer of inspiration and shape it into a full-length novel. In Mastering the Process, award-winning, number-one New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George shows us how she does it. Drawing from her personal photos, early notes, character analyses, and rough drafts, she shows us every stage of how she wrote her novel Careless in Red, from researching location to imagining plot to creating characters to the actual writing and revision of the novel. The result is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at George's writing process that is packed with achievable tools and tips for aspiring and seasoned writers alike. -- Back cover.