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Commit to Your Writing Craft! To write with quiet hands is to embrace the journey all writers must take: from seeking inspiration and shaping raw material to cultivating a personal support network, navigating the various pathways to publication, and committing to a lifelong practice. In Writing...

Do you want to learn how to write mesmerizing science fiction? It all starts with the idea. And here are 101 ideas to start you writing a genuinely amazing sci-fi story. Some of these writing prompts are ideas for characters; others present possible scenarios; some are snippets...

In this distinctive guide to the craft of writing, author Laraine Herring shows us how to tune into our bodies and connect with our emotions so that our writing becomes an expression of our full beings, rather than just an intellectual exercise. With warmth and wisdom, Herring offers a path to discovering...

To many, the task of writing about one's life seems daunting and difficult. Where does one begin? What stories will inspire your children and grandchildren, and which will simply amuse them? "Writing Your Life: A Guide to Writing Autobiographies" breaks down the barriers of personal narrative...

The Only Handbook for Humor Writers! "What is comedy? Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke."-Steve Martin Become the funniest person in the room! With Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd edition, you can master the fundamentals of humor writing and turn your comedic...

John Marsden is not just one of Australia's most successful writers of all time; he's also one of our best teachers of writing. "Highly recommended" Sun Herald "The most exciting, interesting and useful book on the teaching of writing" Australian English Teacher The...

Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don’t have a clue where to start? Or maybe you’ve begun a story but are stuck on the plot? Perhaps you’re already writing a series, and you need tips on keeping your material fresh? Writing the Cozy Mystery will help you develop your characters, establish...

This follow-up to the popular e-book 365 Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing features writing prompts geared for writers. Interspaced between prompts that are appropriate for anyone, every third prompt deals with some aspect about writing. Writing prompts can help you get into a writing groove....

'A perfect primer on character creation' - Mars Dorian 'Great foundational tool' - KM Weiland, speculative fiction author and writing coach 'Nail Your Novel is on my shortlist of indispensable writing books' - Lisa Cron, author of Wired For Story How do you create characters who...

So, you want to learn how to write enchanting fantasy? It all starts with the idea. And here are 101 ideas to start you writing a truly wondrous fantasy story. Some of these writing prompts are ideas for characters; others present possible scenarios; some are snippets of dialogue. Each...

Want to find your voice? Learn from the best! In your development as a writer, you've likely been told to develop your own unique writing style, as if it were as simple as pulling it out of thin air. But finding your voice isn't easy--it requires time, practice, and a thorough understanding...

Creative Writing is a complete writing course that will jump-start your writing and guide you through your first steps towards publication. Suitable for use by students, tutors, writers’ groups or writers working alone, this book offers: a practical and inspiring section on the creative...

First, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith shattered the myth that writing fast equals writing badly—or, conversely, writing well equals writing slowly—with his book How to Write a Novel in Ten Days.   Now, Smith raises the stakes with this latest book, Writing a Novel...

Regardless of how much preparation you have or haven’t completed, if you are looking for a resource to support you on your novel-writing journey, then this is the guide for you. This inspirational and practical guide will walk you through each of the steps that you need to take to turn...