Philip Oltermann Boeken

Novel, memoir, screenplay, or children's book—whatever a writer wants to write, this guide offers the tricks of the trade from those in the know. Whether it's Robert Harris on penning fiction that sells, Catherine Tate on writing for laughs, or Michael Rosen on captivating young minds this book is packed full of invaluable advice from published authors and professionals alike. Practical exercises and inspiring ideas are included for polishing up writing skills, and there's a complete handbook of style for grammar guidance. There is also a full directory of useful addresses, from publishers and agents to professional societies and providers of bursaries. Whether you're looking to polish up your writing skills or you want to ensure that your manuscript finds its way into the right hands, How to Write will prove essential reading.

Philip Olterman weaves together memoir and history, taking ten key Anglo-German encounters from the last 200 years as his starting point in this alternative national story of the two countries.

The extraordinary true story of the Stasi's poetry club: Stasiland and The Lives of Others crossed with Dead Poets Society

V čase studenej vojny sa tajná služba Nemeckej demokratickej republiky rozhodla posvietiť si na spisovateľov, vycvičiť si vlastných lojálnych autorov a získať na svoju stranu ľudí pripravených sledovať svojich nekonformných kolegov. Ale zatiaľ čo sa z básnikov stali agenti, z agentov sa stali básnici. Nemecko-britský novinár Philip Oltermann rekonštruuje na základe pätročného archívneho výskumu a autentických rozhovorov málo známy príbeh básnickej tvorivej dielne v Stasi.