The blockbusting novel is the stuff of writers' dreams. In How to Write a Blockbuster Sarah Harrison draws on her own experience to tell you what you can do to make that dream into a reality.

In this entertaining and inspiring guide she offers advice and observations on:

* What constitutes a blockbuster
* Ideas
* Planning
* Working methods
* Research
* Characterization
* Story
* Style
* Promotion

As well as a wealth of practical information, she covers the less-discussed, but equally important areas of attitude, approach, morale and self-motivation.