What is Africa doing with the Novel? by Edward Sackey

“…And he in turn makes it the experience of those who are listening to his tale. The novelist has isolated himself. The birthplace of the novel is the solitary individual, who is no longer able to express himself by giving examples of his most important concerns, is himself uncounseled, and cannot counsel others. …”
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Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques by James Hynes

“…We all think we have a novel in us, and in this course of 24 lectures, a professional novelist will guide you through a survey of the most important concepts and techniques behind the creation of novels and stories, as well as some demonstrations of his own process. …”
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