Michael Legat's non-fiction books about writing
Michael Legat is
well-known in publishing and writing circles, having spent 35
years in publishing, mostly as Editorial Director at the paperback company,
Corgi Books, and the hardcover house, Cassell. He became a full-time writer in
1978. He is also the author of 22 books, including five novels (family sagas, each with a different
industrial background), reissued by House of Stratus, 17
non-fiction titles, including 12 books for
writers, and co-author of 2 horror novels. He has written many magazine articles about writing and
contributed to the Encarta Encyclopedia.
His books draw on his own wide experience
as a publisher, writer and creative writing teacher to offer
invaluable advice, which is clear, practical and above all gives the
reader the helping hand they need to work at improving their own
writing.
His two best-known books are An
Author’s Guide to
Publishing and Writing for Pleasure and Profit, which are excellent
introductions to writing.
Other titles offer assistance with more specific subjects:
