Writing Magazine ~ June 2012

Writing Magazine ~ June 2012

INCLUDES: Writers' News Magazine.

In this issue:

~ Peter James Interview: Making crime pay

~ Creative Writing Masterclass: How to end your stories on a high and handling BIG ISSUES in your fiction.

~ Sell your book before publication.

~ Insider Advice: This year's trends in fiction and how to write them.

~ WIN! 50 copies of your book plus a cover design

~ Why you shouldn't accept every commission.

The June issue of Writing Magazine is packed full of writing advice! As busy writers, we appreciate it is important to make time for your writing, so we share our practical advice on organising your writing life and tools for managing your time.

We follow the path to publication, outlining what you should be doing, and what you can expect from your publisher, before your book comes out and continue our introduction to good writing style, with a look at some published howlers, and how to avoid them.

Dystopian fiction is the latest hot trend, so we explore the conventions of the genre and how you can create your own dystopian world. Learn more about the latest trends and publishing know-how from agent Andrew Lownie and enjoy our chat with bestselling crime author Peter James in our star interview.

We learn from seasoned book sales reps how the bookselling industry has changed, and how modern authors and publishers can maximise their sales. We delve into our bookshelves to see how writing guides has changed, and which advice has weathered the test of time.

For every writer, from beginner to advanced, whether you write for pleasure or publication, and whatever your writing preferences, Writing Magazine – the UK's biggest and bestselling magazine for writers – has something to help you.

Every month, our 112-page magazine helps you become a better writer and understand the publishing industry. And now, Writing Magazine also incorporates Writers' News, crammed with information about paying markets, opportunities to get into print and calls for submissions, cash prize competitions, events to attend, industry news... plus YOUR chance to share your writing successes with our readers in our popular Members' News section. 

Our unrivalled team of columnists – including novelists, poets, journalists and publishers – covers every genre, and big name authors share the secrets of the success and top tips for getting published in our interviews and profiles. 

Regular features include:

Your writing critiqued by author James McCreet and poet Doris Corti

~ Top authors share their secrets with Judith Spelman in our Star Interview

~ Story consultant David Baboulene on the fundamentals your fiction needs, and Tony Rossiter exploring the techniques of the storytelling masters

~ Technical advice and step-by-step guidance on the latest techy tools for writers

~ Adrian Magson on writing for beginners

~ Non-fiction advice from Diana Cambridge and Liz Gregory

~ Research tips from historian Dr Tarja Moles

~ Stuart Palmer on science fiction and fantasy

~ Anita Rowe on writing for children

~ The lighter side of the writer's life with Lorraine Mace's Notes from the Margin

~ Opinions and advice from Grumpy Old Bookman Michael Allen, David St John Thomas and Jane Wenham-Jones

Top writers, top information, top competitions... all for readers of Writing Magazine.