Chesham Literary Festival

How to write a novel part 8

In this episode Jon Bickley and Raven Dane discuss revising and rewriting. Is you first thought your best thought? Can a friend be an editor? Should a publisher charge a fee? Raven Dane is an award winning novelist and her books are available on Amazon. Jon Bickley is a poet and his books are available from Amazon. The Chesham Literary Festival runs an annual poetry competition and many public events including the Mindful Verses workshops. www.cheshamliteraryfestival.net www.invisiblefolk.com

How to write a novel Part 7

In this episode presenter Jon Bickley and award winning novelist Raven Dane talk about writer's block and how to overcome it and good habits. How often should you write? How many words a day? Good habits make good books. www.cheshamliteraryfestival.net www.invisiblefolk.com

How to write a novel part 6

In this episode Jon Bickley 9presenter) talks to Raven Dane (award winning novelist) about the author's voice, how to discover and develop yours and how your friends can help you. www.invisiblefolk.com www.cheshamliteraryfestival.net

How to write a novel part 5

In this episode Jon Bickley (presenter) and Raven Dane (novelist) talk about how to write a scene. A novel is made up of a succession of scenes and if they are well written it makes for a great book. If they are unsuccessful then the reader stops reading. Hear how award winning novelist Raven Dane creates compelling scenes and how she keeps her readers reading. www.cheshamliteraryfestival.net www.invisiblefolk.com

How to write a novel part 4

In this episode Jon Bickley and Raven Dame discuss how to build the world of your novel. What colour are the mountains? How are lakes formed? and what sound do lamp posts make? Raven gives examples of the research that contributes to her gripping stories. www.cheshamliteraryfestival.net