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Verb Your Enthusiasm

How to Master the Art of the Verb and Transform Your Writing

de Sarah L. Kaufman ...

**“Personable, smart, and, yes, enthusiastic… a masterclass you can take at your own pace.” – Ron Charles“This verb-filled outing reads like a dream.” – Publishers Weekly (starred)“An almost shockingly adroit guide to how to make every word count.” —Benjamin Dreyer, author of the New York Times bestseller Dreyer's EnglishAn elegant guide to the promise, power, and poetry of verbs, from Pulitzer ... Leer más

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**“Personable, smart, and, yes, enthusiastic… a masterclass you can take at your own pace.” – Ron Charles“This verb-filled outing reads like a dream.” – Publishers Weekly (starred)“An almost shockingly adroit guide to how to make every word count.” —Benjamin Dreyer, author of the New York Times bestseller Dreyer's EnglishAn elegant guide to the promise, power, and poetry of verbs, from Pulitzer
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The Art of Language Invention

From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building

de David J. Peterson ...

An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating
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Think, Write, Edit, Romance

The Romance Writer's Journey from Blank Page to Finished Novel

de KJ Charles ...

**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.Think, Write, Edit, Romance is a smart, practical, and deeply reassuring guide to writing romance novels from one of the genre’s most respected voices ... Leer más

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**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.Think, Write, Edit, Romance is a smart, practical, and deeply reassuring guide to writing romance novels from one of the genre’s most respected voices
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45 Master Characters, Revised Edition

Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters

de Victoria Lynn Schmidt ...

Create unforgettable characters your readers will love!Want to make your characters and their stories more compelling, complex, and original than ever before? 45 Master Characters is here to help you explore the most common male and female archetypes--the mythic, cross-cultural models from which all characters originate.• Explore a wide variety of character profiles including heroes, villains, and ... Leer más

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Create unforgettable characters your readers will love!Want to make your characters and their stories more compelling, complex, and original than ever before? 45 Master Characters is here to help you explore the most common male and female archetypes--the mythic, cross-cultural models from which all characters originate.• Explore a wide variety of character profiles including heroes, villains, and
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Writing Without Rules

How to Write & Sell a Novel Without Guidelines, Experts, or (Occasionally) Pants

de Jeffrey Somers ...

Stop What You're Doing and Write! Yes, You; Write!Most writing guides imply--or outright state--that there's a fixed, specific formula or list of rules you must follow to achieve writing and publishing success. And all of them are phonies. Well, not completely. There are real, applicable techniques and strategies in any writing reference to help you.But the idea that there's only one way of ... Leer más

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Stop What You're Doing and Write! Yes, You; Write!Most writing guides imply--or outright state--that there's a fixed, specific formula or list of rules you must follow to achieve writing and publishing success. And all of them are phonies. Well, not completely. There are real, applicable techniques and strategies in any writing reference to help you.But the idea that there's only one way of
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Steering The Craft

A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story

de Ursula K. Le Guin ...

From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.Le ... Leer más

$13.49 USD

From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.Le
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Writing Active Hooks Book 1: Action, Emotion, Surprise and More

Writing Active Hooks, #1

de Mary Buckham ...

Series Libro 1 - Writing Active Hooks
Many writers have heard of hooks, and have heard we should use them in our manuscripts as a tool to engage readers and keep them engaged, but what we’re not told is how to identify what a hook is or where to use them to maximize them other than in that key opening line.In this book we’ll look at five specific types of hooks. There are more, but these are the most common, and the most universal, ... Leer más

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Many writers have heard of hooks, and have heard we should use them in our manuscripts as a tool to engage readers and keep them engaged, but what we’re not told is how to identify what a hook is or where to use them to maximize them other than in that key opening line.In this book we’ll look at five specific types of hooks. There are more, but these are the most common, and the most universal,
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How To Write A Historical Fiction Novel

A Beginner's Guide To Writing A Novel Outline From Scratch. We Take You From Idea To Book Using Creative Prompts And Tips That Work To Ensure Your Success!

de Hackney and Jones ...

Series series How To Write A Winning Fiction Book Outline
You'll be bursting with ideas for captivating historical fiction plots with ease!Would you like to have a friendly step-by-step guide that takes you from the initial concept to the exhilarating moment of publishing?Imagine the satisfaction of crafting a historical fiction novel that not only transports readers to another time but also leaves them enthralled and eager for more.You may have ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

You'll be bursting with ideas for captivating historical fiction plots with ease!Would you like to have a friendly step-by-step guide that takes you from the initial concept to the exhilarating moment of publishing?Imagine the satisfaction of crafting a historical fiction novel that not only transports readers to another time but also leaves them enthralled and eager for more.You may have
... Leer más
Grammar Girl's Punctuation 911

Your Guide to Writing it Right

de Mignon Fogarty ...

Series series Quick & Dirty Tips
Previously published as part of Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.Online sensation Grammar Girl makes punctuation fun and easy in Grammar Girl's Punctuation 911.Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad punctuation—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. A couple of years ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some ... Leer más

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Previously published as part of Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.Online sensation Grammar Girl makes punctuation fun and easy in Grammar Girl's Punctuation 911.Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad punctuation—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. A couple of years ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some
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The Situation and the Story

The Art of Personal Narrative

de Vivian Gornick ...

A guide to the art of personal writing, by the author of Fierce Attachments and The End of the Novel of LoveAll narrative writing must pull from the raw material of life a tale that will shape experience, transform event, deliver a bit of wisdom. In a story or a novel the "I" who tells this tale can be, and often is, an unreliable narrator but in nonfiction the reader must always be persuaded that ... Leer más

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A guide to the art of personal writing, by the author of Fierce Attachments and The End of the Novel of LoveAll narrative writing must pull from the raw material of life a tale that will shape experience, transform event, deliver a bit of wisdom. In a story or a novel the "I" who tells this tale can be, and often is, an unreliable narrator but in nonfiction the reader must always be persuaded that
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How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries 2022 Edition

de Kathy Lynn Emerson ...

This new edition of How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries is the author's personal take on writing historical mysteries, based on over forty years in print as a writer of fiction and nonfiction and the publication of eighteen of her historical mysteries and two collections of historical mystery short stories. Her experiences are the core of the book. The remainder of the text consists of ... Leer más

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This new edition of How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries is the author's personal take on writing historical mysteries, based on over forty years in print as a writer of fiction and nonfiction and the publication of eighteen of her historical mysteries and two collections of historical mystery short stories. Her experiences are the core of the book. The remainder of the text consists of
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The War of Art

Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

de Steven Pressfield ...

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to
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Writing Science in Plain English, Second Edition

de Anne E. Greene ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
An updated edition of the essential guide for all scientists—from undergraduates to senior scholars—who want to produce prose that anyone can understand.Scientific writing is often dry, wordy, and difficult to understand. But, as biologist and experienced teacher of scientific writing Anne E. Greene shows in Writing Science in Plain English, writers from all scientific disciplines can learn to ... Leer más

$13.69 USD

An updated edition of the essential guide for all scientists—from undergraduates to senior scholars—who want to produce prose that anyone can understand.Scientific writing is often dry, wordy, and difficult to understand. But, as biologist and experienced teacher of scientific writing Anne E. Greene shows in Writing Science in Plain English, writers from all scientific disciplines can learn to
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Plot Twist

Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft: A Memoir on Writing

de Harlan Coben ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.“For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It’s a romp, a riot, and a joy to ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.“For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It’s a romp, a riot, and a joy to
... Leer más
Legal Writing in Plain English, Third Edition

A Text with Exercises

de Bryan A. Garner ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
The leading guide to clear writing—and clear thinking—in the legal profession for more than two decades, now newly updated.Admirably clear, concise, down-to-earth, and powerful—all too often, legal writing embodies none of these qualities. Its reputation for obscurity and needless legalese is widespread. Since 2001, Bryan A. Garner’s Legal Writing in Plain English has helped address this problem ... Leer más

$15.89 USD

The leading guide to clear writing—and clear thinking—in the legal profession for more than two decades, now newly updated.Admirably clear, concise, down-to-earth, and powerful—all too often, legal writing embodies none of these qualities. Its reputation for obscurity and needless legalese is widespread. Since 2001, Bryan A. Garner’s Legal Writing in Plain English has helped address this problem
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

de Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
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The Craft of Research, Fifth Edition

de Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup, William T. FitzGerald ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
A thoroughly updated edition of a beloved classic that has guided generations of researchers in conducting effective and meaningful research.With more than a million copies sold since its first publication, The Craft of Research has helped generations of researchers at every level—from high-school students and first-year undergraduates to advanced graduate students to researchers in business and ... Leer más

$13.69 USD

A thoroughly updated edition of a beloved classic that has guided generations of researchers in conducting effective and meaningful research.With more than a million copies sold since its first publication, The Craft of Research has helped generations of researchers at every level—from high-school students and first-year undergraduates to advanced graduate students to researchers in business and
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Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

de Anne Lamott ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.”
... Leer más
From Pixels to Prose

What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling

de Nadia Oxford ...

In From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling writer and games journalist Nadia Oxford traces how a lifetime spent in digital worlds shaped her craft and her understanding of narrative. From the pixelated drama of Donkey Kong to the emotional depths of Final Fantasy VI and Dragon Quest III, Oxford reveals how video games taught her about character, conflict, and the art of ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

In From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling writer and games journalist Nadia Oxford traces how a lifetime spent in digital worlds shaped her craft and her understanding of narrative. From the pixelated drama of Donkey Kong to the emotional depths of Final Fantasy VI and Dragon Quest III, Oxford reveals how video games taught her about character, conflict, and the art of
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

de William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... Leer más

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'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression

Second Edition

de Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...

Series Libro 1 - Writers Helping Writers Series
The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up
... Leer más
Page One to Done

Finish Your Novel in 30 Days with the Fast Drafting Method

de Jessica Brody ...

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of
... Leer más
Writing Unforgettable Characters

How to Create Story People Who Jump Off the Page

de James Scott Bell ...

What will take your fiction from good to great? From decent to dazzling? From lackluster to blockbuster?Characters who "jump off the page."Of course plot matters. So does conflict, and scenes, and every other aspect of the fiction craft. But without unforgettable characters, your books will always be less than they could be.Don't let that happen.In WRITING UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS you'll learn:How ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

What will take your fiction from good to great? From decent to dazzling? From lackluster to blockbuster?Characters who "jump off the page."Of course plot matters. So does conflict, and scenes, and every other aspect of the fiction craft. But without unforgettable characters, your books will always be less than they could be.Don't let that happen.In WRITING UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS you'll learn:How
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Poetry For Dummies

de John Timpane, The Poetry Center, Marina Watts ...

Explore the mystique, power, and beauty of poetry with this easy-to-read guidePoetry For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow and insightful guide to poetry designed to unlock your innate ability to understand and appreciate this powerful art form. The authors offer clear discussions of the fundamentals of poetry – including common poetic techniques, key styles of poetry, and effective ... Leer más

$16.00 USD

Explore the mystique, power, and beauty of poetry with this easy-to-read guidePoetry For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow and insightful guide to poetry designed to unlock your innate ability to understand and appreciate this powerful art form. The authors offer clear discussions of the fundamentals of poetry – including common poetic techniques, key styles of poetry, and effective
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