Books by John C. Gardner
On Becoming a Novelist
by John C. Gardner
This is another of the classics. Gardner was a successful novelist in the States, but possibly an even more successful teacher of creative writing. There are two works by him. On Becoming a Novelist is the more succinct.
Interviews where books by John C. Gardner were recommended
The best books on Creative Writing, recommended by Andrew Cowan
The professor of creative writing at UEA says Joseph Conrad got it right when he said that the sitting down is all. He chooses five books to help aspiring writers.
Novels Based on Mythological Retellings, recommended by Francesca Simon
Mythological retellings bring us stories with timeless resonance, viewed through the lens of modern concerns, explains Francesca Simon. The bestselling author tells us about her five favourite retellings, and introduces her first adult novel and the rich world of folklore and legend that inspires it.
