Spread the Word presents Once Bitten... Katy Darby on writing your next novel Saturday 17 Nov 2012. 11am-4.30pm Fee: £60/£45 concessions Please book online
So you’ve finished your first (or second or third or fifteenth) novel – whether it’s been published (congratulations) or just stuffed in away in a drawer (commiserations) – it’s time to get cracking on another one.
The next novel is always a tough challenge. So many things to think about: is it a sequel or a new novel? Use the same narrative voice or coming up with a completely new one? Is this the place to define my tone as a writer and how do I do this? Enough questions to drive a writer to drink or daytime TV. But put down that remote, Katy Darby thinks these issues can spur you to focus your energy, define your ideas and consolidate your style. And she should know, she’s writing that ‘difficult second novel’ as we speak. Join Katy (whether it’s your second or fifth novel) for a stimulating day of writing and practical advice, to help you build on what you’ve achieved with your last endeavor, and to make the next one even better.