Part I: Starting Out.

Chapter 1: Entering the Writer's World.

Chapter 2: Meshing Your Talent and Technique.

Chapter 3 : Getting to the Writing.

Part II: Building from the Basics.

Chapter 4: Following the Hero's Journey.

Chapter 5: Scheming and Plotting: Using Stories.

Chapter 6: Considering the Grand Concept.

Chapter 7: Structuring the Story.

Part III: Examining the Elements.

Chapter 8: Creating Characters.

Chapter 9: Exploring Relationships.

Chapter 10: Talking about Dialogue.

Chapter 11: Including Conflict.

Part IV: Fine-Tuning and Finishing Up.

Chapter 12: Adding Depth and Detail.

Chapter 13: Getting Creative.

Chapter 14: Ending and Editing.

Part V: Publishing.

Chapter 15: Entering the World of Publishing.

Chapter 16: Finding an Agent.

Chapter 17: Preparing for Publication.

Chapter 18: Coping with the Business Side of Being an Author.

Chapter 19: Going it Alone: Self-Publishing.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Top Tips for Writers.

Chapter 21: Ten Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.

Chapter 22: Ten Novels You Need to Read and Why.

Chapter 23: Ten Tips from Published Authors.

Index.