ASIN: B009NKXAWS. Publisher: Aaron/Bach (October 7, 2012). Publication date: October 7, 2012. Language: English. Print length: 110 p. The best-selling writing book for authors who want practical advice, with over 67,000 copies sold! "Have you ever wanted to double your daily word counts? Do you feel like you're crawling through your story, struggling for each paragraph? Would...
ASIN: 1582978050. Publisher: Writer's Digest Books (September 26, 2010). Language: English. Paperback: 272 p. ISBN-10: 9781582978055. ISBN-13: 978-1582978055. Athletes practice. Musicians practice. As a writer you need to do the same. Whether you have dreams of writing a novel or a memoir or a collection of poems, or you simply want to improve your everyday writing, this...
11th Ed. — Pearson, 2015. — 387 p. — ISBN10: 1292059907, 13 978-1292059907. "Sylvan Barnet's A Short Guide to Writing About Art guides students through every aspect of writing about art. Students are shown how to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculptures and architecture, and are prepared with the tools they need to present their ideas through effective...
ASIN: B0721FSX87. Publisher: LB Productions (June 9, 2017). Publication date: June 9, 2017. Language: English. For fourteen years, five-time Edgar winner and MWA Grand Master Lawrence Block wrote a monthly column on fiction for Writers Digest magazine. These columns yielded four books regarded as classics: Telling Lies for Fun & Profit, Spider Spin Me a Web, The Liar's Bible......
Publisher: Writer (December 1, 1996). Language: English. Hardcover: 907 p. ISBN-10: 087116180X. ISBN-13: 978-0871161802. Tells how to become a writer, discusses techniques for fiction, nonfiction, poetry and plays, and lists agents, editors and publishers. Amazon.com Review. A book as big and sprawling as a Larry McMurtry western — in fact, two books in one: The first 500 p....
Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 1st edition (July 27, 2010). Language: English. Paperback: 224 p. ISBN-10: 158008740X. ISBN-13: 978-1580087407. In this wickedly humorous manual, language columnist June Casagrande uses grammar and syntax to show exactly what makes some sentences great — and other sentences suck. Great writing isn’t born, it’s built — sentence by sentence. But too...
Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 1st edition (July 27, 2010). Language: English. Paperback: 224 p. ISBN-10: 158008740X. ISBN-13: 978-1580087407. In this wickedly humorous manual, language columnist June Casagrande uses grammar and syntax to show exactly what makes some sentences great — and other sentences suck. Great writing isn’t born, it’s built — sentence by sentence. But too...
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books; 2nd edition (June 2, 2005). Language: English. Paperback: 256 p. ISBN-10: 158297358X. ISBN-13: 978-1582973586. The Secret to Good Writing When asked by the Paris Review what compelled him to rewrite the ending of A Farewell to Arms 39 times, Ernest Hemingway replied, "Getting the words right." His answer echoes what every successful writer...
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; First Edition (September 1, 2006). Language: English. Hardcover: 272 p. ISBN-10: 0316014982. ISBN-13: 978-0316014984. A special 10th anniversary edition of Roy Peter Clark's best-selling guide to writing, featuring five bonus tools. Ten years ago, Roy Peter Clark, America's most influential writing teacher, whittled down almost thirty years...
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 9, 2012). Language: English. Paperback: 98 p. ISBN-10: 148491273X. ISBN-13: 978-1484912737. All successful writers use resonance to enhance their stories by drawing power from stories that came before, by resonating with their readers' experiences, and by resonating within their works. In this book, you'll learn...
Publisher: Bookshaker (November 1, 2010). Language: English. Paperback: 212 p. ISBN-10: 1907498370. ISBN-13: 978-1907498374. You hold in your hands the key to unlocking your inner comedy genius. This comprehensive joke writing masterclass has been devised for beginners and experienced joke writers alike. The techniques you will learn can be used again and again to write funny...
4 p. In this text you'll find instructions how to write a cohesive essay. The author underviews following topics: structure of a persuasive essay, a way of choosing a topic and then move to a thesis, means to write a good essay etc. The thesis is the single most important part of a persuasive essay. Write a good thesis and you greatly improve your chances of writing a good...
ASIN: 039334181X. Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Reprint edition (July 23, 2012). Language: English. Paperback: 256 p. ISBN-10: 9780393341812. ISBN-13: 978-0393341812. “A work of pop linguistics... [that] synthesizes... grammar, branding, cognitive science and Web theory... with intelligence and friendly wit.” ― New York Times. Welcome to the age of the incredible shrinking...
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Reprint edition (July 23, 2012). Language: English. Paperback: 256 p. ASIN: 039334181X. ISBN-10: 9780393341812. ISBN-13: 978-0393341812. “A work of pop linguistics... [that] synthesizes... grammar, branding, cognitive science and Web theory... with intelligence and friendly wit.” ― New York Times. Welcome to the age of the incredible shrinking...
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks; 1st edition (August 27, 2013). Language: English. Paperback: 224 p. ISBN-10: 0812982150. ISBN-13: 978-0812982152. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS. Good Prose is an inspiring book about writing — about the creation of good prose — and the record of a warm and productive literary friendship. The story begins in...
The Writer's Handbook - 1988 Edition Paperback – January 1, 1988. by Sylvia K. Burack (editor). This article was originally published in a 1986 edition of The Writer magazine and republished in the 1988 edition of The Writer’s Handbook. Copyright remains with Mr King. F you’re a writer looking for writing advice, you can’t have failed to notice that the bookshelves in your...
ASIN: B004EYUHYC. Publisher: Holly Lisle - OneMoreWord Books; 1st edition (December 4, 2010). Publication date: December 4, 2010. Language: English. Are your character names lame? Do your characters all speak like you — or worse, in horrible, unreadable accents? Do you need to develop conflict among characters or people who don't speak the same language? Pro novelist Holly...
ASIN: B00B4JF6JG. Publication date: November 10, 2013. Language: English. This book will dramatically change the way you write your next first draft. And your next, and your next… The technique I share within these pages is extremely easy to learn and do, You will be able to start using it now, today, and see immediate differences in your writing. It’s also a fast read. I’ve...
ASIN: 068485743X. Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Original ed. edition (January 1, 2000). Language: English. Paperback: 208 p. ISBN-10: 9780684857435. ISBN-13: 978-0684857435. IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU. Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and...
ASIN: B0BMSQ6LV5. Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 4th edition (July 1, 2023). Publication date: July 1, 2023. Language: English. The “can-do” writing guide that helps students harness the power of rhetoric. Everyone’s an Author builds confidence by showing students they already know how to make good rhetorical choices in their daily lives and by offering writing advice for...
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group (February 10, 2004). Language: English. Paperback: 352 p. ISBN-10: 0812971280. ISBN-13: 978-0812971286. “Writing is spooky,” according to Norman Mailer. “There is no routine of an office to keep you going, only the blank page each morning, and you never know where your words are coming from, those divine words.” In The Spooky Art, Mailer...
The Craft of Writing, or Yes, Virginia, It's a Learned Skill is an essay by Macedon, the author of the Talking Stick Series. It was written in 1996, then revised in 1998. The essay contains several pointers on the nuts and bolts of fiction writing and covers such topics as handling point-of-view, dialogue, sentence structure, openings, and foreshadowing. This guide has appeared...
Publisher: Talking Drum, LLC (January 12, 2017). Language: English. Paperback: 170 p. ISBN-10: 0998534471. ISBN-13: 978-0998534473. Invisible Ink is a helpful, accessible guide to the essential elements of the best storytelling by award-winning writer/director/producer Brian McDonald. Readers learn techniques for building a compelling story around a theme, engaging audiences...
Publisher: Talking Drum, LLC (January 12, 2017). Language: English. Paperback: 170 p. ISBN-10: 0998534471. ISBN-13: 978-0998534473. Item Weight: 9.1 ounces. Dimensions: 6 x 0.43 x 9 inches. Invisible Ink is a helpful, accessible guide to the essential elements of the best storytelling by award-winning writer/director/producer Brian McDonald. Readers learn techniques for...
Publisher: Talking Drum, LLC (January 12, 2017). Language: English. Paperback: 170 p. ISBN-10: 0998534471. ISBN-13: 978-0998534473. Invisible Ink is a helpful, accessible guide to the essential elements of the best storytelling by award-winning writer/director/producer Brian McDonald. Readers learn techniques for building a compelling story around a theme, engaging audiences...
Publisher: Libertary Co; F First Edition (October 20, 2010). Language: English. Paperback: 122 p. ISBN-10: 0984178678. ISBN-13: 978-0984178674. At the heart of every great work is an essential commonality, which author and teacher Brian McDonald explores in The Golden Theme. McDonald's previous book, Invisible Ink, has been acclaimed by award-winning authors and screenwriters....
ASIN: B01L97J8UA. Publisher: Writer's Digest Books (May 13, 2006). Language: English. Paperback: 280 p. Get the core knowledge of a prestigious MFA education without the tuition. Have you always wanted to get an MFA, but couldn't because of the cost, time commitment, or admission requirements? Well, now you can fulfill that dream without having to devote tons of money or time....
Publisher: Collins Reference; First Edition (September 7, 2000). Language: English. Paperback: 240 p. ISBN-10: 0156010879. ISBN-13: 978-0156010870. From a best-selling author on grammar, Patricia O’Connor’s guide to grammar fundamentals is “sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny.” (The Seattle Times). Whether you are working on a novel that's been in...
Wiley, 2009. — 332 p. — ISBN: 978-0-470-74290-7. Do ever wish that you could write the perfect university essay? Are you left baffled about where to start? This easy-to-use guide walks you through the nuts and bolts of academic writing, helping you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks. From identifying the essay type and planning a structure, to honing...
Wiley, 2009. — 332 p. — ISBN: 978-0-470-74290-7. Do ever wish that you could write the perfect university essay? Are you left baffled about where to start? This easy-to-use guide walks you through the nuts and bolts of academic writing, helping you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks. From identifying the essay type and planning a structure, to honing...
Publisher: Diversified Publishing; Reprint edition (May 8, 2007). Language: English. Paperback: 288 p. ISBN-10: 0375722270. ISBN-13: 978-0375722271. Today's writer needs more than just a solid knowledge of usage and composition to write successfully. Best-selling author Arthur Plotnik reveals the secrets to attention-grabbing, unforgettable writing, in this trade paperback...
Publisher: Writers Digest Books; First Edition (January 1, 1998). Language: English. Hardcover: 234 p. ISBN-10: 0898798094. ISBN-13: 978-0898798098. Examines every facet of storytelling, from narrative hooks to climaxes, to creating gripping narratives with strong characters for fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays. Review. "Rarely does writing guide arrive with the authority...
ASIN: B0050C69ZI. Publisher: Subterranean Press (May 10, 2011). Publication date: May 10, 2011. Language: English. Print length: 318 p. Some books claim to teach you how to write. This book is about the writing life: The business of writing. The day-to-day existence of a professional writer. The ways writers interact with other writers. The things writers do to help themselves...
Prentice Hall, 2012. - 742 p. ISBN: 0205029523 2nd Edition The Write Stuff: Thinking through Essays equips developing writers with the critical thinking skills they need to interpret and analyze information and express their ideas clearly and logically in writing.
Kindle Edition. ASIN: B005VDGNTS. Publisher: Guardian Books; 1st edition (October 6, 2011). Publication date: October 6, 2011. Language: English. With an introduction by Geoff Dyer and personal insights into how some of the most internationally known authors have crafted their best-loved works, How to Write Fiction is a must-read for every aspiring fiction writer. Comprehensive...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (August 18, 2008). Language: English. Paperback: 256 p. ISBN-10: 0521727685. ISBN-13: 978-0521727686. Writing Well is a guide to expressive creative writing and effective professional prose. The author, a poet, writer, editor, and teacher, explains the techniques required for stylish and readable writing. Everyone who wants to...
Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 2nd Edition (September 1, 2000). Language: English. Paperback: 144 p. ISBN-10: 1580082394. ISBN-13: 978-1580082396. Everyone knows that writing can be improved by the simple process of reviewing, editing, and rewriting, but many struggle with how to go about critiquing their work, be it a letter to a friend, an important business document, or an...
Publisher: Writers Tribe Books; 3rd ed. edition (February 3, 2017). Language: English. Paperback: 310 p. ISBN-10: 1937746240. ISBN-13: 978-1937746247. Get the first draft of your NOVEL or MEMOIR down quickly! The 90-Day Novel is Alan Watt's day-by-day guide through getting the first draft of your novel or memoir onto the page. The 90-Day Novel was workshopped at L. A. Writers'...
Publisher: Fabula (22 Nov. 2019). 250 Things You Should Know About Writing is a booze-soaked, profanity-brined, Zen-lacquered look at the craft and art of writing, one list of “25 Things” at a time.
Publisher: Riverhead Books (February 5, 2013). Language: English. Paperback: 192 p. ISBN-10: 1594488487. ISBN-13: 978-1594488481. Ben Yagoda's How to Not Write Bad illustrates how we can all write better, more clearly, and for a wider readership. He offers advice on what he calls "not-writing-badly," which consists of the ability, first, to craft sentences that are correct in...
ASIN: 0060938226. Publisher: Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (June 28, 2005). Language: English. Paperback: 304 p. ISBN-10: 9780060938222. ISBN-13: 978-0060938222. In writing, style matters. Our favorite writers often entertain, move, and inspire us less by what they say than by how they say it. In The Sound on the Page, acclaimed author, teacher, and critic Ben Yagoda offers...
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